Bukayo Saka, England, Thomas Tuchel, Arsenal
11 June 2026
Bukayo Saka remains short of full sharpness before England’s World Cup opener against Croatia, with Thomas Tuchel managing an Achilles issue. The Arsenal winger played through discomfort late in the season and is not yet at 100 percent.
Saka came off the bench against Costa Rica and may need careful minutes during the group stage. England must balance his match-winning ability with workload concerns, especially after several seasons of heavy club and international use.