TOTTENHAM fans gave Arsenal star Bukayo Saka a standing ovation during Sunday’s pre-season friendly derby following his Euro 2020 racism hell.
The Gunners ace, 19, was one of three England heroes – along with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford – to be subjected to vile racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final.
The Three Lions trio missed their spot-kicks as Italy lifted the trophy on penalties.
Soon after, Saka, Sancho, 21, and Rashford, 23, were horrendously trolled by a small minority of revolting ‘fans’.
But the majority were quick to support the three England youngsters – with a wall of kind messages even erected at Arsenal’s training ground, leaving an emotional Saka ‘speechless’ last week.
And now, Tottenham – Arsenal’s most fierce rivals – showed their class as fans gave Saka a standing ovation for what was his first game since the Euro 2020 defeat.
The winger replaced captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after 63 minutes.
With his number shown on the board, fans around the stadium in North London got to their feet to give the teenager a round of applause.
Saka reciprocated by clapping fans as he jogged onto the pitch.
Tottenham supporters even showed off a banner in supporter of Saka.
It read: “North London stands with Bukayo Saka and all players against racism and discrimination. COYS.”
Saka missed the fifth and decisive penalty as England lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
Sadly, the teenager released a statement saying he knew he would face a torrent of sick messages as soon as his spot-kick was kept out.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prince William and sprint legend Usain Bolt were just some of the famous names to blast the abuse Saka received.
And over one million England fans signed a petition to ban racists from all football games after the Three Lions trio were targeted.
Earlier this week, Saka returned to Arsenal training from his post-Euros break.
And the Gunners shared an emotional video of Saka entering their training facility to be met with a wall full of hundreds of messages of support.
The Londoner first admits to being ‘speechless’ before adding: “How do I even say thank you for all of this?”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
