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Saka Trains Through Achilles, Aims to Help England Beat Ghana

6/22/2026

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Bukayo Saka trained with England before the match against Ghana in Boston.
He completed a programme Saturday and normal training Sunday despite Achilles tendinitis, which Thomas Tuchel said has not caused a missed day.
Saka entered as a substitute in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, not starting until Panama.
England must beat Ghana to reach the knockout stage, with Ghana sitting second in Group L after a 1-0 win over Panama.

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Bukayo Saka trained with England before the match against Ghana in Boston.
He completed a programme Saturday and normal training Sunday despite Achilles tendinitis, which Thomas Tuchel said has not caused a missed day.
Saka entered as a substitute in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, not starting until Panama.
England must beat Ghana to reach the knockout stage, with Ghana sitting second in Group L after a 1-0 win over Panama.