had been held to a irritating goalless draw towards of their second World Cup group-stage match in Boston on Tuesday.
After a lot optimism following the , it was a draining afternoon for ’s aspect this time round in a end result which leaves Group L, and particularly high spot, within the stability.
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Following a colorless first-half, and had first rate openings within the second-half earlier than spurned one of the best alternative of the match late on. However the Three Lions struggled to create many probabilities towards a dogged, defensive Ghanaian outfit, coached by ex-Man Utd assistant Carlos Queiroz.
The end result, which implies have drawn their second match of their final 4 main tournaments, means each England and are stage on 4 factors forward of their remaining matches on Saturday: England face group minnows and Ghana tackle Croatia.
Right here’s how the England gamers rated after their 0-0 draw towards Ghana:
England
– 6
Didn’t have a single save to make however was maybe lucky to flee with out sanction after a collision with Ghana substitute outdoors the penalty space. A welcome clear sheet after conceding two objectives towards Croatia.
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– 6
Teamed up properly with on the proper early on however was gradual and predictable with the ball at his toes. Was it the type of recreation the place England missed the ingenuity of, say, at proper again?
– 6
Made an important intervention from within the field on the finish of the first-half and seemed extra assured after his shaky World Cup debut towards Croatia. Was he fortunate to not give away a penalty within the second-half after a questionable lunge? Maybe.
– 7
Changing Manchester Metropolis teammate within the beginning XI, Guehi slotted in seamlessly. Ought to begin on the again for the foreseeable, such is his poise and tempo. Had a header cleared off the road in stoppage time.
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– 7
A shock beginning choose over , Spence was strong on his first World Cup begin. Whereas he didn’t really face a single one-on-one battle with Antoine Semenyo, he did cowl effectively to disclaim after his second-half burst into the field.
Djed Spence was strong on his World Cup debut for England (Getty)
Elliot Anderson – 6
Struggled to affect proceedings in the identical approach as he did towards Croatia, however maybe inevitable given Ghana’s form. Didn’t do sufficient with a free header on the again put up on 61 minutes.
– 6
Most influential participant on the pitch in a colorless first-half, with a free-kick and header over the bar, however the midfield linchpin did choose up a pointless reserving. Set-piece deliveries had been a tad predictable.
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Noni Madueke – 6
Once more, received the battle of the wingers, however wasn’t as impactful as he was towards Croatia. Brilliant on the right-hand aspect and carved out extra alternatives than Gordon on the left, however was wasteful when he had a glimpse of objective. Might lose his spot to Bukayo Saka.
– 5
A day of frustration for England’s No 10. Struggled to make an impression going ahead, however did make a superbly timed sort out to disclaim Semenyo a run on objective. A bit stale, nonetheless.
– 4
Quiet final week, the winger really began sharply however light massively and backed out of an aerial contest with Senaya defensively, which nearly price England a objective. Gordon did have the primary shot on track of the sport within the 57th minute, however he hasn’t executed sufficient over two matches and he will likely be fortunate to not lose his beginning spot for towards Panama on Saturday.
Anthony Gordon struggled to affect proceedings (Reuters)
Harry Kane – 5
Overtook David Beckham (watching on within the stands) within the all-time England appearances record… however that was nearly nearly as good because it acquired for the Three Lions captain on Tuesday. And that superb late probability, skying excessive along with his left foot with the objective at his mercy, will hang-out him. An off day.
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Substitutes:
Bukayo Saka – 7. Had a extremely good sight on objective after approaching, however his header ballooned over. Additionally labored keeper Benjamin Asare with a shot rifled in direction of the nook. Is he match sufficient to begin towards Panama?
Nico O’Reilly – 7. So unfortunate to not rating after rising highest within the field late on, however his header rattled the crossbar.
– 6. Seemed vibrant when he got here on for Bellingham and will effectively get his probability from the beginning towards Panama.
– 5. Gave the ball away cheaply, which introduced an opportunity for Ghana on the break, and didn’t do a lot attacking-wise in his 20 minutes on the pitch.
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Marcus Rashford – 7. The primary query is: why did it take Tuchel till 82 minutes to carry him in? Instantly seemed threatening on the left: direct and courageous on the ball. Ought to begin towards Panama.
Marcus Rashford seemed vibrant when he got here on (AP)
Ghana
Benjamin Asare – 8
Marvin Senaya – 7
Jonas Adjetey – 7
Ghana back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Asare saved a clear sheet towards England (Reuters)
– 7
– 6
– 6
Thomas Partey up towards England on Tuesday (PA)
Inaki Williams – 7
– 6
– 6
Antoine Semenyo – 5
Antoine Semenyo underwhelmed for Ghana (AP)
– 6
Substitues
– 6
Prince Kwabena Adu – 6
– N/A
Abdul Rahman Baba – N/A