England vs Ghana — Prediction
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The analysis
England came through a 4-2 win over Croatia and emerged with no fresh injuries, Tuchel able to pick a full-strength side with Kane — fresh off a brace — flanked by Bellingham, Gordon and Madueke. The deciding factor is Ghana's missing creator: Mohammed Kudus is out injured, leaving Carlos Queiroz's pragmatic, defensively drilled side reliant on Antoine Semenyo's direct running for an outlet. Ghana kept a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Panama, so they will not be easy to break down, and England's leaky moments against Croatia are a mild caveat. England should control territory and win without needing a special performance.
England's strength in depth meets a Ghana side carrying real Premier League and Bundesliga quality, though missing the injured Kudus reduces their creative ceiling.
Prediction drops Jun 19. The standings after matchday two will determine how much either side rotates and how the tip lands.
Full-time review
The England tip missed in a 0-0: England dominated with a record 78.8% possession and 19 shots, but a disciplined Ghana held firm — Kane the closest, firing over from six yards late on. The 'leaky moments / hard to break down' caveat played out, Ghana's clean sheet earning a deserved point.
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