Saka 'ready to go' for WC opener amid injury fear (opens original article in a new tab)

Bukayo Saka claims he is fit for England's World Cup opener against Croatia despite ongoing Achilles injury concerns, stating he is 'ready to go' and will take the risk of playing while not fully fit.

• Bukayo Saka says he is 'ready to go' for England's World Cup opener against Croatia despite an Achilles injury since March.
• England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concerns about Saka's fitness, but Saka stated he is feeling better and will play.
• Saka played only 27 minutes in England's final warm-up game against Costa Rica and has been limited to five starts for Arsenal since March.
• Tuchel has selected Saka and Noni Madueke to compete for a place on England's right flank in the World Cup Group L campaign.