England and Ghana kick off with group stakes looming

Official lineups England : J. Pickford – N. O’reilly, R. James, E. Konsa, M. Guéhi – D. Rice, J. Bellingham, E. Anderson – H. Kane (c), A. Gordon, N. Madueke Ghana : L. Ati Zigi – J. Adjetey, G. Mensah, M. Senaya, J. Opoku – C. Yirenkyi, T. Partey, E. Owusu – A. Semenyo, J. Ayew (c), E. Nuamah England’s dominant 4-2 victory over Croatia has already put them in a strong position, while Ghana made an impressive statement with their own opening win. Both

sides enter this match unbeaten and will be eyeing the opportunity to secure top spot in the group with three consecutive wins still possible. With Panama and Croatia also in the mix, Wednesday’s result could prove crucial in determining who finishes as group leaders. England, under Thomas Tuchel, have shown attacking prowess and clinical finishing, while Ghana will be buoyed by their opening performance and could prove a stern test for the Three Lions. Kick-off is at 10pm Paris time.

England vs Ghana, live, Boston, group stage, unbeaten, top spot, Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, J. Pickford, L. Ati Zigi