An England player refused to shake hands with Ghanian midfielder Thomas Partey prior to their World Cup group stage clash. During half time the BBC reported defender Djed Spence snubbed Partey, who is facing is multiple rape and sexual charges, and is awaiting trial. Partey has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The Football Association previously said it would not issue guidance to the England squad over whether to shake hands with Partey. It is understood that the rest of the England players either shook hands or fist-bumped the former Arsenal player. Cameras cut away as the two teams greeted each other during the pre-match duties at Boston Stadium on Tuesday (23 June). Partey has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by Metropolitan Police.

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.

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 Ghana midfielder is expected to feature against England at the World Cup

The former Arsenal midfielder had his visa application rejected by the Canadian government while he awaits trial in the UK but he is free to play in the US

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is preparing to face England at the World Cup

Thomas Partey não disputou a partida de estreia após ter visto negado no Canadá

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MIKE KEEGAN: Most of England's players followed FIFA protocol and greeted rape charge Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before kick-off - although it appeared that Djed Spence…

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

Partey started in midfield for Ghana in World Cup group play against England.

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener but he is in action for his country against England in Boston this evening

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 23 : Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's first touches of the ball were met with a chorus of boos from England supporters as he played his first game…

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada last week for Ghana’s opening match

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Footage shows defender keeping hand in pocket while other England players shook Partey’s hand

Thomas Partey, que irá al banquillo por cargos de agresión sexual, fue abucheado por los británicos y el defensor Djed Spence no quiso darle la mano antes del partido

An England player refused to shake hands with Ghanian midfielder Thomas Partey prior to their World Cup group stage clash. During half time the BBC reported defender Djed Spence…

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