England are guaranteed a top-three finish in their World Cup group, though progression to the knockout stages has not yet been confirmed.
Level on points with Ghana, who beat Panama 1-0 before Tuesday’s stalemate in Boston, England lead the way by virtue of a slightly superior goal difference, which is now the secondary tiebreaker in use at this World Cup when two teams finish level on points during the group stage, behind head-to-head record.
A victory over Ghana would have sealed England’s passage through to the last 32 with a game to spare. A draw obviously puts them level on head to…
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