To claim all the air has been let out of the proverbial balloon would be to write England off as genuine World Cup contenders far too early.
This, though, was not pretty. Thomas Tuchel’s side were limited to precious few genuine chances and were unable to find an antidote to Ghana’s shrewd game management and willingness to break up play.
It means England failed to win Group L with a game to spare. They head into the game against Panama now needing a win rather just merely wanting one.
Second-game syndrome strikes again
England continued an unwelcome run in Foxborough. The 1982 World Cup…
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