Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland played out a goalless draw against Ghana in a World Cup group stage match held in Boston after they failed to capitalise on an exciting 4-2 win over Croatia. Jude Bellingham, despite being named Player of the Match, questioned the decision, stating he felt a Ghana player deserved the award for their defensive efforts. Bellingham attributed the draw to England's recurring “second game fever”, noting a pattern of drawing their second group game in major tournaments. Ghana adopted a deep defensive strategy, successfully frustrating England's attack and playing for a draw to aid their qualification hopes. Captain Harry Kane expressed disappointment over the result and a missed late opportunity but praised Ghana's defence and remained optimistic about England's position in the group. In fullJude Bellingham questions odd World Cup call after ‘second game fever’ for England against GhanaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bellingham discusses ‘second game fever’ after England struggle
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland played out a goalless draw against Ghana in a World Cup group stage match held in Boston after they failed to capitalise on an exciting 4-2 win over Croatia. Jude Bellingham, despite being named Player of the Match, questioned the decision, stating he felt a Ghana player deserved the award for their defensive efforts. Bellingham attributed the draw to England's recurring “second game fever”, noting a pattern of drawing their second group game in major tournaments. Ghana adopted a deep defensive strategy, successfully frustrating England's attack and playing for a draw to aid their qualification hopes. Captain Harry Kane expressed disappointment over the result and a missed late opportunity but praised Ghana's defence and remained optimistic about England's position in the group. In fullJude Bellingham questions odd World Cup call after ‘second game fever’ for England against GhanaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
