Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for the Black Stars’ World Cup opener.
The former Arsenal player, 33, missed Ghana’s win against Panamalast week because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.
Partey pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and is scheduled to stand trial next year.
He was denied entry to Canadaafter telling officials he had never been arrested or charged with a crime, but is expected to feature against England in Boston on Tuesday.
“It’s part of football,” the Villarreal player said.
