England's winger Bukayo Saka has spoken about the lingering pain from the team's dramatic exit in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The squad had come incredibly close to making history by reaching a men's World Cup final for the first time since 1966, but two late goals from Argentina shattered their hopes in a 2-1 defeat. Despite the loss, England bounced back with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match, marking their best World Cup result in six decades. However, the wait for a second major trophy continues, and Saka acknowledged the emotional impact of the near-miss. "We still carry a scar from that moment," Saka said, reflecting on the unity and confidence that had built up before the semi-final. "You try to move on as soon as possible, but a scar is a scar—it decides when it heals." With the World Cup behind them, England now turn their attention to the upcoming Nations League campaign. The team will face world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday, marking the start of a challenging series of matches over the next two weeks. Saka emphasized the need to focus on the new international season, stating, "We are trying to draw a line under the World Cup now and focus on the new international season that we have coming up." Looking ahead, Saka expressed confidence in the future of his Arsenal teammate Max Dowman, a 16-year-old with remarkable potential. "I think so," Saka said. "His talent is insane. It's up to him how far he is going to go in football. His talent is crazy." England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley shared similar sentiments, praising Dowman's abilities but suggesting that staying with the under-19s for now is the best approach. "He is more than capable of playing in the under-21s," Carsley said. "What I do think will happen is that he can play the minutes and have time to consolidate where he is in his career. I have no doubt that Max will be with the under-21s. That is something I am keen to have a conversation with him and his parents about, because he is an amazing talent and someone we are very lucky to have."