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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

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

Bukayo Saka will continue to “take the gamble” on his fitness to be involved in England’s World Cup campaign.

The Arsenal winger has been managing an Achilles injury that dogged the end of his domestic campaign, playing through the pain barrier, and Thomas Tuchel said during the pre-tournament camp in Florida that he does not think he can yet play 90 minutes.

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