Davies’ health dominates Canada’s buildup to World Cup opener against Belgium

Canada Soccer has not made the 22-year-old from Edmonton available at its daily post-training media sessions. But Davies took the initiative Sunday, pronouncing himself fit in an interview with TSN.

“I’m ready to start,” he said, referencing the 41st-ranked Canadians’ mid-week tournament opener against No. 2 Belgium.

Coach John Herdman was far more cautious when he talked to the media Saturday. He said…