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Saka ready to thrive at World Cup after racist attacks

Phil Foden, left, and Bukayo Saka of England' s national soccer team arrive with teammates at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, ahead of the upcoming World Cup. England will play their first match in the World Cup against Iran on Nov. 21. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Britain's Prince William, left, presents the England shirt to midfielder Bukayo Saka during his visit to the England soccer team at St George's Park ahead of the team's trip to the World Cup in Qatar, in Burton upon Trent, England, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Prince William joined a private team meeting and presented the players with their shirt numbers on Monday evening. (Eddie Keogh/The FA via AP)

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka smiles after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Saka ready to thrive at World Cup after racist attacks