Partey has pleaded not guilty to a total seven counts of rape and one of sexual assault, and denies the charges against him.

Thomas Partey will begin his World Cup campaign against England in Boston on Tuesday after being denied a visa for first game in Canada

MIKE KEEGAN IN BOSTON: Rape charge midfielder Thomas Partey says 'things that happen outside football you cannot control' and that he is 'ready to play' against England.