Bukayo Saka trained indoors while 25 England teammates took part in group sessions at Swope Soccer Village, continuing to manage an Achilles tendinitis issue dating back to March. The Arsenal winger came off the bench in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Croatia, providing an assist for Marcus Rashford's fourth goal.

Thomas Tuchel indicated Saka will likely miss the Ghana fixture in Boston on Tuesday, saving him for the final Group L match against Panama on June 27. The England manager suggested the 24-year-old is being protected for the latter stages of the tournament. Both England and Ghana opened with wins, making Tuesday's encounter crucial for group positioning.

Despite concerns at Arsenal during their title run-in, Saka featured regularly and maintains he's ready to help the team. Tuchel's cautious approach reflects the winger's potential value in the knockout rounds, though he could start against Ghana if the situation demands. The injury management strategy shows England prioritizing long-term availability over immediate selection.

Saka's fitness will significantly impact England's attacking options in the latter stages of the World Cup.