Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo is ready to square off against some familiar faces as Ghana plot a massive World Cup upset against England. Photo: IANS

Antoine Semenyo knows better than most what to expect from England at the Fifa World Cup, as the Ghana forward seeks to lead the Black Stars to a surprise win over the country of his birth.

The Manchester City winger could have a key role to play in Boston on Tuesday as Ghana try to reach the knockout phase for the first time since the team's run to the 2010 quarter-finals.

Ghana needed a stoppage-time winner to edge past Panama in their opener, and Semenyo is uniquely placed to understand the task ahead against England, who boast three City defenders — John Stones, Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi — in their squad.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge," said Semenyo.