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Thomas Tuchel to let England keep attacking without restraint as Ghana pose the next test for Three Lions

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17th June 2026; A and T Stadium, Dallas, Texas, United Sates of America; FIFA World Cup Football , England versus Croatia;    Harry Kane of England celebrates his goal
Harry Kane scores for England in the first match against Croatia. Picture: Alamy

By William Mata

England will play Ghana on Tuesday night, knowing that victory over the West African country will guarantee their qualification through Group L.

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Thomas Tuchel has called for defensive improvement after the opening 4-2 victory over Croatia, but has said that he does not want to impede the attackers with overbearing constraints.

“We don’t disturb the players, we don’t disturb the match. We just encourage them to play with freedom, especially in the attacking position," England's manager said ahead of the Ghana match.

“It is quite impressive at the moment, everyone buys into the idea of defending together. That’s what we did excellent in the second half, push out constantly into a high press. That’s what we try tomorrow."

Ghana will have former Arsenal player Thomas Partey back; the midfielder has been charged with two counts of rape but is in contention to start against England in Boston, having been denied entry to the Black Stars' first game in Canada.

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Ghana's Antoine Semenyo will give England a tough time
Ghana's Antoine Semenyo might give England a tough time. Picture: Alamy

What time are England playing?

England kick-off against Ghana at 9pm BST, the game being played at 4pm in Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, US.

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their first match, meaning that both sides arrive in Boston with three points a-piece.

Panama will play Croatia at midight BST in the other Group L match.

How to watch on TV

BBC 1 is broadcasting the game, with build-up from 8pm.

England's Bukayo Saka during a training session at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City. Picture date: Monday June 22, 2026.
England's Bukayo Saka is in contention to start . Picture: Alamy

How might teams line up

​Tuchel said his team have no injury problems and that Bukayo Saka is getting back to full fitness after an Achilles tendon problem which has limited his involvement.

"Everyone is available, everyone was in training," Tuchel told reporters on Monday.

"Bukayo is getting better and better. He's more and more free ​in his movements. He feels no more pain.

"He was able to do both ​our training sessions the last two days on the highest level, so he's ⁠ready to go without telling you if he will start on the bench."

Ghana are hoping first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi will be back in time after he was subbed off during the win over Panama.

Injured Spurs winger Mohammed Kudus did not make Ghana's squad.

England (4,2,3,1 probable): Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane

Ghana (4-3-3 probable): Ati-Zigi; Mensah, Opoku, Adjetey, Senaya; Sulemana, Owusu, Yirenkyi; Semenyo, Ayew, Nuamah

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi, top right, scores the opening goal on Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana in their 1-0 win over Panama. Picture: Alamy

Who do England play next?

England play Panama at 10pm BST on Saturday, June 27.

Croatia and Ghana will play at the same time.