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No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

BBC News · Jun 24, 2026, 12:53 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Figure caption, England held to goalless draw against Ghana
  • Chief football writer at Boston Stadium Published12 minutes ago Head coach Thomas Tuchel claimed England's thrilling opening World Cup win against Croatia would have excited "fans in pubs".
  • The manner in which England dismantled Croatia raised expectation and excitement levels, but this was a brutal reality check as Ghana's resilience, physicality and organisation built an insurmountable barrier.

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Figure caption, England held to goalless draw against Ghana

Chief football writer at Boston Stadium Published12 minutes ago Head coach Thomas Tuchel claimed England's thrilling opening World Cup win against Croatia would have excited "fans in pubs". The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.

The manner in which England dismantled Croatia raised expectation and excitement levels, but this was a brutal reality check as Ghana's resilience, physicality and organisation built an insurmountable barrier.

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