Bukayo Saka injury headache for Three lions ahead clash
Bukayo Saka suffered ‘slight knock’ during training on Friday and is England’s only injury concern ahead of Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine.
England travelled to Rome as favourites to progress to the last four
Saka started England’s last two victories against the Czech Republic and Germany but faces a late fitness test ahead of Saturday’s game in Rome.
“We’ve just got to check on Bukayo, who had a slight knock today,” said England boss Gareth Southgate. “Other than that everybody is available.”
Phil Foden could be restored to the right side of England’s attack after losing his place to Saka for the final group game against the Czech Republic, with the Arsenal winger then retained against Germany.
Foden and Jack Grealish have yet to feature together during the tournament but Southgate denied that was due to a clash of styles.
“Absolutely they can work together,” he said. “They’ve played for us in the past together. We’ve just got such a strong array of attacking talent.
“I’ve said all along it’s impossible to keep everyone happy, to pick a team everybody will agree with. But we’ve got to pick the right players for the right moments, to sense what will cause the opposition the most problems, physically where all the players are at, when is the best time for them to have an impact.
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“They’ve all been unbelievably respectful of their team-mates and the fact we have got this strength in depth.
“Raheem (Sterling) has been on fire. His goals have made it more difficult for some others to get in on that left side.”