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What England's draw with Ghana revealed about tournament football

The noise after England's draw with Ghana has been loud, but has anything really changed? With Group L still in their hands and Panama next up, GARY JORDAN argues Thomas Tuchel has little reason to panic as the World Cup enters a decisive phase.

24.06.26, 18:00 Updated 24.06.26, 18:05 4 Minute Read

Gary Jordan

Gary Jordan

The dust has settled on the second of England’s Group L fixtures, and after some lively debate, it is clear that Thomas Tuchel does things his way. Of course, we are all wondering if that way will ultimately lead to a place in the final come July 19, or, as some are perhaps leaning towards, the inglorious exit during the knockout phase.

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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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