Saka speechless before walking away from BBC interview over England World Cup remark

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Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka was left speechless as he walked out of his

BBC

interview after his treble helped the Three Lions to third place at the World Cup. The winger was stunned by a question which tried to lighten spirits following their semi-final exit as England beat France 6-4 on Saturday.

Kelly Sommers, the broadcaster's England correspondent, attempted to soften the blow of losing in the semi-final to Argentina, but managed to earn third-place with the thrilling triumph over the pre-tournament favourites. Saka, who didn't feature in Wednesday's shock defeat to the defending champions, netted a hat-trick during the 10-goal thriller in Miami.

Saka was pivotal in Thomas Tuchel's side putting France to the sword in the first-half as their European rivals were left stunned with the scoreline 4-0 at half-time. Kylian Mbappe inspired the charge back as the Golden Boot-chaser stole a march in that race as his double sparked a nervy conclusion for England.

However,

Jude Bellingham

rounded off the scoring with a superb individual goal in stoppage-time. Saka's treble was crucial in the win for England but the disappointment of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina still loomed large.

The presenter said: "Well played today, I know you didn't want the bronze, but it's a medal at least."

Saka puffed his cheeks out, gave a wry smile and walked off with the pair exchanging pleasantries as he stepped away from the microphone.

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The 24-year-old went into the tournament as a fitness concern after being pushed to the limit and playing through an injury as he helped

Arsenal

win the

Premier League

. The Bronze Match hat-trick hero couldn't help but show his disappointment at not managing to help the Three Lions but reiterated his fitness ahead of the top-flight campaign returning.

He said: "Of course I'd love to have played a bigger part but it's too late for that. I tried to do my talking on the pitch but it's time to move on. Yeah, I'm fit, I'm fit."

In the wake of England's disastrous defeat to rivals Argentina, Tuchel faced increasing pressure over his position. Before Saturday's win, he was subjected to boos in the Miami Stadium after his face featured on screens around the stadium.

Saka refused to be drawn on the criticism surrounding the England manager, who faced calls to be dismissed after Argentina staged a late comeback.

He said: "I think it's just part of the game, when you win there will be noise and when you lose, it's about how you react to it and use it as fuel, we finished strong.