Bukayo Saka will gamble fitness to play on the big stage
Bukayo Saka will continue to “take the gamble” on his fitness to be involved in England’s World Cup campaign.
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Lukaku’s worth to Belgium could yet be measured in gold
SEATTLE, June 15 : Romelu Lukaku had only been on the pitch a little over 20 seconds when his power and persistence forced Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to turn the ball into his own net, underlining the striker’s value to Belgium at this World Cup.
England's Saka prepared to push through Achilles pain in World Cup bid
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : England winger Bukayo Saka said he was willing to risk his fitness and play through the pain for Thomas Tuchel's team at the World Cup, insisting he was fit to feature against Croatia on Wednesday despite an Achilles issue.
England face Croatia in World Cup opener with early group control at stake
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday, a heavyweight Group L opener that could set the tone for both teams' tournament ambitions.
Henderson praises 'big-game' Bellingham amid outside noise
KANSAS City, June 14 : England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarising 22-year-old is central to the team despite outside scrutiny and that his influence is often misunderstood.
Tuchel's 'Grade E' ref Turpin to take charge of England's World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 14 : England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday will be refereed by Frenchman Clement Turpin, who was once labelled "Grade E" by Thomas Tuchel who is now their coach.
Fernandez and Siegemund fall to Mihalikova and Nicholls at HSBC Championships
Canadian Leylah Fernandez's first WTA doubles title will have to wait.
England players shelter indoors amid tornado warning in Kansas City
June 14 : Kansas City, England's base for the World Cup, was hit with a tornado warning just hours after the team arrived, as the weather service told residents to take shelter to avoid a severe thunderstorm.