FIFA World Cup: England will look to build on an encouraging opening victory when they face Ghana in their second Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. After beginning their campaign with an entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia, Thomas Tuchel's side have an opportunity to secure qualification for the knockout stage ahead of schedule.
The Three Lions were at their attacking best in the tournament opener, creating chances at will despite showing occasional defensive vulnerabilities. While Tuchel was pleased with the result, there will be an expectation of a more balanced display against a Ghana side that arrives with confidence after edging Panama 1-0 in its first outing.
Caleb Yirenkyi's late strike proved decisive in that contest, handing the Black Stars three valuable points and easing the pressure ahead of a far sterner challenge. History offers little to separate the two nations, who have met only once before. Their lone encounter came in an international friendly in 2011, ending in a 1-1 draw. Tuesday's clash, however, will mark the first competitive meeting between England and Ghana.
