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England injury update: Saka benched against Ghana, Rashford and Rice ready to start

England injury update: Saka benched against Ghana, Rashford and Rice ready to start
England injury update: Saka benched against Ghana, Rashford and Rice ready to startIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

England boss Thomas Tuchel has been handed a number of injury updates ahead of the Ghana clash.

After both sides picked up wins in their opening game, England and Ghana clash in Boston on Tuesday night as they seek to finish at the top of Group L. 

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Bukayo Saka was left out of the starting XI on Wednesday night against Croatia due to an Achilles injury, as Gunners teammate Noni Madueke stepped in and impressed on the wing. 

The 24 year old came off the bench in the 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday, grabbing an assist as he set up substitute Marcus Rashford for England's fourth. 

Saka stayed indoors to work on an individual programme at England’s training base in Kansas City on Saturday, according to reports who suggest he will not start the Ghana game. 

In a social media post, England confirmed that the Arsenal attacker was working on his own programme which will allow him the space he needs to get back to full fitness. 

Meanwhile, Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford were both spotted participating fully in Saturday's training session and are reportedly clear to feature against Ghana in what could be a rotated Tuchel side. 

England have had 6 days of rest ahead of the Ghana game and despite Saka’s recovery, the Three Lions are firm favourites to collect 3 points and top Group L as they seek to enter the next round. 

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