Saka 'pronto para ir' para a estreia da Copa em meio a temor de lesão

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…