Bukayo Saka admits fitness ‘gamble’ ahead of England’s World Cup opener

Bukayo Saka has acknowledged that his participation in England's World Cup opener involves a fitness gamble, as the Arsenal winger has been managing an Achilles injury that troubled him toward the end of the club season. Saka has been working to recover in time for the tournament, but there remains uncertainty over his readiness to feature from the start. England's coaching staff will need to assess his condition carefully before deciding on his involvement in the opening match.