England's build-up to their final World Cup warm-up has been given a timely lift. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have joined camp before Wednesday's friendly against Costa Rica, and Thomas Tuchel made clear he sees the return as more than just a squad update.

"The Arsenal players are in from today which is good because it gives us energy and quality," Tuchel said. "The most positive thing is that we can keep training with the whole group because no one is injured. We have no complaints."

Why Tuchel wanted the full group now

That matters because this is not a long camp. England face Costa Rica on Wednesday in their final warm-up friendly before the World Cup, and the next few days are about getting work done with as many players together as possible. Tuchel said the returning Arsenal players add energy and quality, which is exactly the sort of phrasing you want to hear when the squad is trying to sharpen itself quickly.

There is also a practical reason this arrival counts. England's first group game is against Croatia on June 17, then Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27. The window between now and the opener is short, so a full group in training gives Tuchel one last proper chance to build rhythm rather than just manage bodies.

Saka's return comes with a quieter form question

The return of Saka is still the main selection story, even if the bigger message is collective. Sports Mole noted that he scored six non-penalty goals and had 12 league goal involvements last season, his least productive Premier League campaign in five years. They also pointed out that his last five league matches brought a 6.58 average rating, 271 minutes, and just one goal and one assist.

That does not read like a player short on minutes or work rate, but it does explain why England will want the best version of him back quickly. Tuchel has already got him in camp, and the next question is whether Saka's recent club form turns into a cleaner attacking edge for England before the tournament starts.

Tuchel has not been dramatic about any of it. He has just got his full group back, the injured list is empty, and the final warm-up against Costa Rica now comes with a stronger training picture than the squad had a week ago.

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