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