More than 63,000 football fans filled the Boston Stadium to watch an England side struggle to break down a stubborn Ghana defence during the 0-0 clash at the World Cup14:47, 24 Jun 2026Updated 14:52, 24 Jun 2026England fans react after Three Lions goalless draw with GhanaThe head of UK Football Policing praised England fans today for their behaviour at the World Cup. Around 30,000 fans made the trip to the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, where England drew 0-0 with Ghana in their second group match.‌UK officers confirmed that the match passed without any incidents or arrests of British nationals, praising their "incredible support" for the team. Local bar owners and authorities also praised the Scotland fans who flocked to the city for their matches against Haiti and Morocco.‌As it stands, England, sitting top of Group L, and Scotland, third in Group C, are on course to meet in the last 16 in Mexico City on July 6 - but that could change depending on results in their final group matches against Panama and Brazil respectively.‌UK police worked alongside their US counterparts ahead of the tournament. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Lead for Football Policing, said: “The behaviour of England fans both before, during and after the match, was excellent and was a repeat of the picture in Dallas."He added: "The local police were very complimentary of them with Chief Grace of Foxborough Police, calling their behaviour ‘exemplary’. There really has been a great atmosphere throughout the city, which has been very welcoming. “Officers here in Boston and Foxborough have been fantastic to work with, firm but fair and have really contributed to everyone having a memorable experience.” The players were comforted by their WAGs on the final whistle. Harry Kane and his squad struggled to land a decisive blow on their African opponents, who are ranked 65th in the world. Kane squandered a late chance to break the deadlock, blazing the ball over the crossbar. Thomas Tuchel said he would normally score '99 times out of 100' in that situation.‌Three Lions voiced their frustration at the 'bore draw', chanting: "Do you know how much we've spent" as the rain came down.Among those in the crowd at the Boston Stadium was Jordan Pickford's wife, Megan, who kissed the goalkeeper after the game alongside their seven-year-old son.‌She was seen waving and blowing kisses to the cameras while wearing a white mini dress and a white raincoat. Bukayo Saka also sought comfort from his fiancée, Tolami Benson, 25, who donned a custom England outfit. The pair embraced in the family area.Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, and defender John Stones's wife Olivia were alongside Ellie Watkins, wife of striker Ollie Watkins, who also donned an England cap.England are still expected to advance to the knockout stages in their final group game against Panama on Saturday. They are bottom of the group after two defeats and were knocked out after their 1-0 defeat to Croatia.‌Goalkeeper Pickford's wife, Megan, 30, was in high spirits, waving and blowing kisses to the cameras as she paired a white mini dress with a poncho.On Monday she revealed on social media that she had been reunited with her two suitcases which had failed to arrive in Dallas but were finally delivered to her New York hotel.It had meant she was forced to borrow clothes and accessories - including a £3,000 Lady Dior handbag which was small enough to meet the guidelines issued by stadiums.‌Ellie Watkins, wife of striker Ollie Watkins, 32, wore an England cap, waving to the camera. Ms Benson was also in the family box wearing a custom England outfit. David Beckham received a huge cheer from the crowd as he appeared on the big screen with his best pal Dave Gardner to watch the game. Beckham's son Cruz 21, and girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, were alongside him.Train fares were hiked to $80 (£60) instead of the usual $20 (£15). England supporters copied the Scots by hiring a fleet of iconic yellow school buses to take them to the stadium, 25 miles from downtown Boston and 20 miles from Providence. At least a dozen coaches and school buses transported fans from Providence to the ground with fans paying a bargain $35 (£26) for the return journey. The CEO of Keolis Commuter Services, the rail transport company used in Boston, also paid tribute to the fans. It was believed to be the biggest movement of fans in the company's history. John Killeen, originally from Cardiff, said: “We got four times as many fans to the match than we do for a normal NFL game. The England fans were brilliant."‌The England team and fans are now set to travel to New York. Ian Collins, 52, from Wandsworth, southwest London said: “Everyone had a fantastic time in Boston. “The weather wasn’t quite as good as Dallas but they were two great venues and both cities were incredibly welcoming to the Three Lions." Arsenal fan Connor Walsh 32, based in New York said: "The team were tentative again but they can still do it." George Champian, 20, of Boston, urged Kane and Bellingham 'to step up for us'. David Walker, 65, a retired RAF officer from Newmarket, Suffolk, asked fans to look ahead to the next game, and "hope". The Football Supporters Association confirmed thousands of fans had booked tickets all the way to the final on July 19.Article continues belowSean Christiansen, 55, of Oxford, whose plane from Kansas City was delayed by more than two hours, has spent more than £10,000 on his trip to the US and has the option of a £2,500 ticket for the final. He said: "I was going to stay out for the duration but I am glad that I am going back. It will be a break and I will come back if we do get to the final." Dave Thompson, who attended the 1966 final aged five with his dad, is also heading home to Canterbury, Kent, after the first knockout match.But he has a ticket for the final and said: "I will be back if we get there." Tuchel promised the Three Lions would 'not lose their heads'. He admitted: "It is difficult to find a way through when someone plays a 4-5-1 and completely deep and is committed to it and they celebrated a 0-0 like a win.So you could see the different approaches, which is fair enough and credit to them. You cannot lose your head about it." Thousands of England fans booed FIFA President Gianni Infantino when he appeared on giant TV screens in the Boston fanzone during the game.