England and Ghana Share a Goalless Draw in World Cup 2026 Clash

England couldn’t secure their place in the round of 32 after a dull 0-0 draw against Ghana on Tuesday in Boston. Despite the stalemate, England remains well-positioned to advance from Group L.

Player Ratings and Performances

Jordan Pickford had a quiet evening without any saves to make or much involvement with the ball. His rating stands at 5.

Reece James moved forward into midfield during build-up play, connecting well with Noni Madueke. He delivered one notable cross that England’s forwards missed in the first half. Rated 6.

Marc Guehi stepped in for John Stones, showing his usual composure. One precise pass sparked an attack that ended with a shot from Harry Kane. Score: 6.

Ezri Konsa was steady defensively and helped move the ball upfield. He recovered well from a late Ghana threat but narrowly avoided conceding a penalty. Rating: 5.

Djed Spence, starting his first match of the tournament, defended solidly and made a crucial block to stop a Ghana chance. Also involved in a promising sequence leading to a Gordon shot. Earned a 6.

Declan Rice contributed from set-pieces and attempted to create opportunities despite Ghana’s deep defensive line. His corners were dangerous late on, though his free-kick delivery lacked its usual accuracy. Score: 6.

Elliot Anderson disrupted play effectively and passed simply to more attacking teammates but didn’t influence the game as much as he has in past internationals. Marked 5.

Anthony Gordon found it difficult to impact the game, tightly marked by Ghana’s right-back Marvin Senaya throughout. Rated 5.

Jude Bellingham usually the team's energizer, was limited by Ghana's compact defense and had few chances to influence play before being substituted. Scored 6.

Noni Madueke stayed wide and high, often taking on defenders and linking well with Reece James. After a strong first half, he switched flanks and produced a dangerous cross. Rating 6.

Harry Kane had a rare subdued match, kept mostly isolated due to lack of space and dropped opportunities. Missed a close-range chance late on when his header hit the crossbar. Given a 5.

Substitutes’ Impact

Bukayo Saka replaced Gordon and immediately tested Ghana’s keeper with a header, adding urgency to England’s attack. Rated 6.

Nico O’Reilly came on for Spence, balancing the left side with his left foot. He hit the crossbar late with a close header. Earned a 6.

Morgan Rogers showed energy during his brief time on the pitch but struggled to find space against Ghana’s packed midfield. Rated 6.

Eberechi Eze entered aiming to spark a breakthrough but lost possession late, nearly allowing Ghana a counter. Scored 5.

Marcus Rashford was introduced late and showed some bright moments but had limited time to influence the match. Given 6.

Player of the Match

Declan Rice was voted player of the match with an average rating of 6.41 by BBC Sport readers, recognized for his work rate and set-piece deliveries.