Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka says he is willing to “gamble” with his fitness despite an Achilles injury as he prepares for England’s opening match of the World Cup against Croatia. Multiple outlets report that the problem has affected him for months and has limited his availability and rhythm in domestic competition. Ahead of the tournament, Saka acknowledges that he is not completely free of the issue but maintains that he is aiming to be available for selection and to contribute from the start of England’s campaign. One report frames his approach as taking a calculated risk to be fit enough for the match, while another adds that he has been managing the injury for a significant portion of the year. Yahoo Sports also reports that Saka is “feeling a lot better” as the opener approaches, though the extent of his readiness is still under discussion. Overall, the coverage agrees that Saka is actively working to push through the Achilles problem to play for England when they begin their tournament in Dallas.