Mesut Ozil has special message for Bukayo Saka after England’s World Cup 2022 exit

Mesut Ozil has told Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka that "the future belongs to you" after England's World Cup exit.

Saka was one of the Three Lions' standout performers in Qatar, scoring three goals across five games, but could not prevent Saturday night’s painful exit at the hands of France in the quarter-finals.

Olivier Giroud, another former Gunner, scored the winner to confirm England’s exit, but Ozil says the squad should not be disappointed with their performance against the world champions and expects further big things from young Saka.

"You don't need to feel ashamed Team England," the former Arsenal man tweeted. "A strong performance against the current World Champion, good defending against Mbappe & Co., but France very effective as always.

"Great game from my brother [Saka] - the future belongs to you."

Saka is expected to next be in action for Arsenal on Boxing Day, when West Ham visit in a London derby.