Bukayo Saka
ArsenalRW (AM)
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Sep 5, 2001 (24)
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5'10"
159 lb
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Recovered from injury
Saka (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's contest versus Ghana as England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed "Bukayo is getting better and better, feels no more pain and he is ready to go - without telling you if he starts or comes from the bench.", John Cross of the Daily Mirror reports.
Analysis: Saka is not guaranteed to start, but he could see minutes off the bench again, sharing time on the field with Noni Madueke so that he's not rushed into heavy workload after dealing with an Achilles injury. While he's still unreliable for playing time, Saka should be able to contribute through offensive play when given the opportunity, with the remaining group matches presenting convenient chances for him to showcase his dribbling ability on the right wing.
Returns to full training
Saka (Achilles) has returned to full group training with the England squad in Kansas City, with all 26 players confirmed fit ahead of Tuesday's clash against Ghana, according to Rob Dorsett, per Sky Sports News.
Analysis: Saka's presence in the full group session is a significant boost for England heading into their second group stage fixture, having been carefully managed throughout the buildup to the tournament. The Arsenal winger did not start the opener against Croatia as the coaching staff monitored his Achilles carefully, and his return to full training gives coach Thomas Tuchel the option of handing him a more prominent role against Ghana. England will be keen to have one of their most dangerous attacking options available and contributing as the tournament progresses, and Saka's full participation in training is the clearest sign yet that his fitness concerns are behind him.
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