… He earned the first of his 91 England caps in 2010 and has played in seven major international competitions, including the final of the European Championship in 2021 as the Three Lions lost on penalties to Italy. …
… England went 1-0 down when Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway, but Jude Bellingham equalised just before half-time and also grabbed the winner for the Three Lions during extra time. …
… The result, coupled with England’s 2-0 victory over Panama, saw the Three Lions finish top of the group with seven points, Croatia claim second on six, while Ghana ended the group stage on four points. …
… The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger, Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point against the Three Lions. …
… Ghana earned a valuable point against the Three Lions at Boston Stadium on Tuesday, producing a disciplined defensive display to deny England despite the Europeans enjoying 79 per cent ball possession. …
… Despite England controlling 79 per cent of possession — the highest share recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in the past 60 years — the Three Lions were unable to find a way past Ghana’s organised backline. …
… He said this in his post-match interaction after guiding the Black Stars to hold the Three Lions of England in a goalless second Group L encounter at the Boston Stadium. …
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed with Chelsea on a two-year contract after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League title and Champions League, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
England boss Thomas Tuchel said midfielder Declan Rice spent most of three days in bed with sickness before England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a semi-final against Argentina.
Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.
Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed frustration with the Video Assistant Referee system after the Black Stars' goalless draw against England in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly over a second-half incident in the penalty area involving England defender Ezri Konsa and Ghana substitute Prince Adu Kwabena that he believed should have resulted in a penalty and red card.
Wayne Rooney commended Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz for his tactical discipline after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 World Cup group match at Boston Stadium, with England dominating possession at 79 per cent but unable to break down Ghana's organised defence.
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
Ahead of Ghana's World Cup match against England, Accra residents showed enthusiasm by wearing Black Stars jerseys and purchasing Ghana-themed items. Traders and supporters expressed confidence in the team, recalling a previous 1-0 victory over Panama and planning to watch the match at viewing centres or with family.
Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey has said he would not be surprised if the Black Stars lose to England in their Group L World Cup match, citing England's superior quality, depth and experience under coach Thomas Tuchel, though he maintains his support for a Ghana victory.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a World Cup pundit because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the national team's chances. Southgate, who resigned after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain, said he wanted to "keep out of the way" to avoid any misconstrued comments being thrown at the team at press conferences.
England coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka, who suffered an Achilles injury in March, requires careful attention before the World Cup, though the winger is being built back up and was involved in recent training.
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo says the Black Stars will face England and Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup in Panama, and he is determined to prove that Ghana can compete with and beat top nations. Semenyo added that the team is motivated to perform well after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.