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What England learned from Ghana's World Cup win over Panama

England's next opponents left it late, but Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama offered plenty of clues for Thomas Tuchel and his staff. From defensive resilience to attacking threats, GARY JORDAN assesses what England learned from the Black Stars' opening World Cup outing.

18.06.26, 14:15 Updated 18.06.26, 14:33

Gary Jordan

Gary Jordan

England will head into next Tuesday's encounter with Ghana, with not just the confidence from a near-perfect second-half display against Croatia, but also the knowledge of how their African opponents look after their opening match just hours after the 4-2 win in Dallas.

Ghana and Panama played out an unspectacular match in Toronto, which was decided deep into stoppage time as Caleb Yirenkyi scored from close range to end the stubborn resistance of the Panama defence and deny the CONCACAF nation their first-ever World Cup point in their fourth finals match.

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Gary Jordan

Gary Jordan Author of Out of the Shadows: The Story of the 1982 World Cup Team. A long-time observer of England, he brings historical perspective and an enduring optimism shaped by decades following the national side.

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