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

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The Three Lions endured a frustrating first period against the African side, as they failed to break down a resolute defence on the back of an impressive win over Croatia in game…

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The result left both sides well placed to move into the next phase, but was a disappointment for England after their opening 4-2 win over Croatia.

England 0-0 Ghana: Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating draw, which keeps Group L in the balance

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England and Ghana settle for a goalless draw in a World Cup match lacking shots on target.

The Three Lions were frustrated in a goalless draw against Ghana

Both sides are on four points from two games and edging closer to a spot in the round of 32

Thomas Tuchel’s side were held by Ghana as Harry Kane missed late chance

England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to…

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England endured frustration in Boston as they were held to a goalless draw by Ghana, with Harry Kane missing a late chance and Ezri Konsa escaping a penalty scare.

World Cup 2026 England were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana in Boston, missing the chance to seal the last 32 but staying top of Group L.

England and Ghana battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium on Tuesday night, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a result that leaves Group L finely…

Bellingham struggled to influence proceedings as the Three Lions were held to a goalless draw in Boston

Jude Bellingham said England suffered a recurrence of "second game fever" as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday.