Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards drop verdicts on England’s draw with Ghana

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 were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second Group L match of the World Cup 2026, a result that served as a reality check for the Three Lions. The match saw England frustrated by Ghana's disciplined low block and solid defensive shape, resulting in limited chances and no shots on target for England in the first half. A notable opportunity arose when substitute Nico O’Reilly struck the crossbar with a header, with Harry Kane subsequently blasting the rebound over the top. BBC pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney criticised England's performance, with Richards highlighting a lack of bravery on the ball, while Rooney rued a lack of energy, but did still back England to go on and win the tournament.Despite the draw, England are all but confirmed to progress to the knockout rounds, having secured four points from their opening two matches in the tournament. In fullMicah Richards calls out England’s lack of bravery in dull draw with 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

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