Saka ‘ready to go’ for England

Bukayo Saka has said that he is “ready to go” for England after overcoming an Achilles issue.

The Arsenal winger had been carrying the injury since March with Saka saying that he was willing to “gamble” with his fitness for England as they attempt to win the World Cup.

England manager Thomas Tuchel had said that Saka’s fitness would improve as the tournament went on and declared the winger was “pain free” before the Three Lions second game against Ghana.

The 24-year-old started England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico last week and Saka says he feels ready to continue impacting the tournament.

“I think across the tournament my minutes have been building and building,” Saka said.

“I would have loved to have come to this tournament 100% but that hasn’t been the case, and everyone has realised that and they have managed me in the best way possible, but right now I’m feeling great and ready to go.”

England’s match against Norway will see Saka come up against Arsenal captain and team-mate Martin Odegaard.

“I spoke to him briefly,” said Saka. “We are both really focused and we know how big of an opportunity it is for both our countries.”