​Bukayo Saka has confirmed that he is in excellent shape as England gear up to face Norway in the World Cup quarter-final this weekend. Norway have impressed throughout the tournament, even shocking many observers by knocking out Brazil in the previous round. England, meanwhile, have been enjoying a strong run after beating co-hosts Mexico in their last game. The Three Lions remain among the leading teams still in the competition, and many fans expect them to get past Norway. But underestimating their opponents could backfire, as the Norwegians boast several world-class players.
Norway feature Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard among their top stars, meaning England will need their best available players for the crucial quarter-final. Saka remains one of England’s most reliable performers, but his fitness has been carefully managed in recent weeks, and he has not started a large number of matches in the tournament. Ahead of the Norway clash, Saka provided a positive update on his condition. In remarks cited by Independent Sport, he said: “Of course, I would have loved to come to this tournament 100 per cent, but that wasn’t the case and everyone’s realised that. They’ve managed me in the best way possible. But right now, I’m feeling great and I’m ready to go.”
Saka’s availability will be a major boost for England as they prepare for a tough assignment. His attacking prowess and experience could influence the outcome of the match. While England head into the fixture with confidence, they also know Norway have already shown they can compete with the world’s strongest sides. The quarter-final is shaping up to be a demanding contest, and England will need a flawless performance to advance.
With Saka feeling fit and the squad primed for the challenge, England will be hopeful that their key players can deliver against a dangerous Norway side.