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England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
It was a talking point beforehand in the England dressing room, Harry Kane bringing it up; a message with it, too. At each of the previous three tournaments, the team had spluttered in game two. The roll call of irritation took in the draws against Scotland and Denmark at the European Championship – either side of the draw against the United States at the last World Cup. Must do better this time, was the gist of what Kane said.
TL;DR
- England drew their second game, failing to build on their opening win.
- Ghana employed an ultra-defensive 4-5-1 system, frustrating England's attack.
- Harry Kane missed a gilt-edged chance late in the game.
- England's performance lacked the pace and precision seen in their previous match.
- Ghana were content to defend, managing only two shots in the entire game.
- Reece James provided a cross for a late header that was cleared off the line.