Gary Neville alarmed by England star who 'doesn't look right' at World Cup

Gary Neville has raised serious concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of England's World Cup knockout clash with DR Congo, claiming the Arsenal winger doesn't look right at all.Saka has featured in all three of England's group-stage matches, coming off the bench against Croatia and Ghana before starting Saturday's 2-0 victory over Panama.But the 24-year-old has been managing a persistent Achilles issue, having played through discomfort during Arsenal's run-in at the end of last season.Thomas Tuchel admitted earlier this month that Saka had been unable to train on consecutive days, with the FA carefully monitoring his workload throughout the tournament. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Now Neville fears the winger is still some way short of his usual sharpness as England prepare for the business end of the World Cup.Speaking on Stick to Football, the former England defender said: Bukayo Saka doesn't look right at all.He's usually the boy that's bubbling and smiling, he's got that competitive edge to him, but he's not right and that's a concern to us I think.Neville's worries were echoed by Ian Wright, who questioned whether Saka had been brought back too quickly for the tournament.We're going into a World Cup, and still not starting the first few games, only starting when we're three games in, and still isn't looking like the Saka that we know – this guy needs a break, Wright said.Saka had admitted before the tournament that he was prepared to take a risk with his body in order to help England, having done the same for Arsenal.His minutes were managed in the closing weeks of the club season, with the winger completing a full match only once since mid-March.As players, it's the biggest gamble, especially if you're not feeling your sharpest, Saka said.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Ben Stokes shares reason behind sudden retirement decision from international cricketWorld Cup broadcaster forced to apologise after 'inappropriate' commentThomas Tuchel has made a huge mistake that could cost England World Cup gloryYou have the choice whether you don't play or you put yourself out there knowing people are going to judge you the same.I'm happy to take the gamble. It paid off, I'd say. I'm going to continue doing that. At the end of the day, people don't really care how you're feeling, they expect you to deliver.England's wide players have been under scrutiny throughout the tournament.Tuchel started Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke in the opening win over Croatia and the goalless draw with Ghana before turning to Marcus Rashford and Saka against Panama.Yet England again struggled to create clear chances from open play before Jude Bellingham eventually broke the deadlock from a corner.Wright believes the lack of impact from the flanks has become one of England's biggest problems heading into the knockout rounds.I can't remember too many tournaments where you're feeling like you're on the edge, I feel like that's normal, he said.But there are a lot of people [in the England squad] who are not up to speed.Our wingers, and the way we depend on the wingers are not doing well enough.Roy Keane also warned that England can no longer afford passengers now the group stage is over.The wingers need to grab their opportunity, Keane said.These players [wingers] haven't quite grabbed their opportunity yet.In the group games, you can maybe slip up in one of them, but now at least one of them has to start turning up.England face DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, knowing victory would set up a last-16 tie against either Mexico or Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter