Bukayo Saka's return to England's training pitch on Sunday was a massive boost for the Three Lions, who are gearing up for their crunch World Cup clash against Ghana. The Arsenal ace, who's been nursing an Achilles injury all season, finally rejoined his teammates after keeping himself fit with individual sessions over the weekend.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is cautious about Saka's readiness to start Tuesday's massive encounter in Boston, but he's confident that the winger will be back in business for the final group stage showdown against Panama. "He hasn't missed a day of training," said Tuchel, underlining Saka's importance to the squad. "He's played a blinder for Arsenal and England – top quality player, no question."
The Ghana match is make-or-break for England, who need three points to secure their spot in the knockout stages. Ghana, meanwhile, are on fire after knocking out Panama 1-0 in their opener, and will be looking to cause a major upset against the Three Lions.
Saka's presence on the bench could be a game-changer for Gareth Southgate, injecting fresh energy and creativity into the team. His ability to conjure up chances and pop up with crucial goals has been a hallmark of his performances at both club and international level – and fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that he'll make it back in time for the big one.