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

Saka has been managing an Achilles injury that dogged the end of his domestic campaign

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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.

Saka, who picked up the injury in March and…