Saka 'ready to go' for WC opener amid injury fear

Bukayo Saka has played down concerns over his fitness and insisted he is "ready to go" on the eve of England 's World Cup opener against Croatia .

The 24-year-old has been hampered by an Achilles issue since March, restricting him to just five starts during Arsenal 's run-in, completing 90 minutes on just one occasion.

England boss Thomas Tuchel said last week that "we still have to take care of Bukayo" -- amid fears he was unable to start and finish a game.

Saka played just 27 minutes of England's final warm-up game against Costa Rica but speaking at England's training base in Kansas City on…