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The Guardian·about 22 hours ago

Bukayo Saka may start against Panama but Tuchel wary of pressuring him

  • England coach hopeful winger ‘is good to go’ on Saturday

  • ‘It’s not the moment to shout for individual names’

Thomas Tuchel is hoping Bukayo Saka could start against Panama on Saturday but warned the Arsenal forward cannot solve England’s problems in attack on his own.

Saka made his second substitute appearance of the World Cup in the 0-0 draw with Ghana at Boston Stadium and added late impetus to England’s misfiring attack, although he could not find a breakthrough on a frustrating afternoon for Tuchel.

The 24-year-old’s return from a nagging achilles injury has been managed carefully by Arsenal and England over recent weeks, with Saka saying last week that he was gambling on his fitness.

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Sources: The Guardian

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