Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the Three Lions’ predicted lineup ahead of the England vs Ghana World Cup clash today at the Boston Stadium. A win for Thomas Tuchel’s team will see them progress to the knockout stages with a game to spare following their 4-2 victory over Croatia in their first game.
Ghana defeated Panama in their first game, and anything other than a defeat could see the Black Stars feature in the knockout stage at a World Cup for a third time in five tournaments.
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England vs Ghana: Team News and The Three Lions Predicted Lineup
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Venue: Boston Stadium
Kick-off: 21:00 GMT, 16:00 local
Last meeting: England 1-1 Ghana (2011, Friendly)
Referee: Said Martinez
Current odds: England 1/6, Draw 13/2, Ghana 14/1 (Sky Bet)
England Team News
Thomas Tuchel could make one or two changes, but nothing drastic, despite being disappointed with England’s first-half showing against Croatia. Marc Guehi is in contention to start in central defence, while Marcus Rashford could start ahead of Anthony Gordon following his goal-scoring substitute appearance in the last game.
There have been doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka; however, both have trained fully and are ready to play. Reece James is expected to continue at right back despite Djed Spence impressing as a substitute.
Ghana Team News
The Black Stars should have midfielder Thomas Partey available after he missed their 1-0 victory over Panama. The former Arsenal player was denied entry to Canada after failing to disclose ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi could be missing after he was injured in the Panama game.
England Predicted Lineup
Jordan Pickford
Reece James
Marc Guéhi
Ezri Konsa
Nico O’Reilly
Elliot Anderson
Declan Rice
Jude Bellingham
Noni Madueke
Marcus Rashford
Harry Kane
Thomas Tuchel: “We Have to be Ready”
During his pre-match press conference ahead of the England vs Ghana game, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel said: “We have to and want to prove to ourselves that we know what makes us strong. We know the capability and potential of the players. We believe and trust in this group. Tomorrow is the next game, and there is no other thought in our minds. We take it step by step, as boring as this may sound, but this is the way to go.
“Like I said, this is a different game to Croatia. We have to be ready. It feels like full belief and trust from my side. Let’s see tomorrow.”
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