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England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel\u2019s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. <\/p>\n
Nico O\u2019Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header for England that hit the bar, but after the promise of their opening 4-2 win over Croatia, this was a performance that will raise doubt sas to their chances of going all the way and winning the tournament. <\/p>\n
Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now ><\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n They dominated possession and had 19 shots to their opponents\u2019 two, yet rarely looked like scoring past Ghana\u2019s stand-in goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in a match watched by 63,983 fans at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. <\/p>\n Both teams have four points with one game still to play in Group L, with progression to the next round all but assured but their final positions still in the balance. <\/p>\n In damp, cool conditions, England delivered a stodgy performance that echoed some of their faltering displays during Euro 2024. <\/p>\n However, there are no dramatic consequences, as England take a step closer to the last 32. All they need do now is safely negotiate their final group fixture against Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, and they will be able to turn their attentions to the knockout rounds. <\/p>\n England have still never lost to African opposition at the World Cup, and that record was rarely at risk of ending here. <\/p>\n Ghana nevertheless battled brilliantly, as the nation ranked 73rd in the world – 69 places behind England – put up a determined defensive display. <\/p>\n WORLD CUP LIVE BLOG: Question that sparked icy Ronaldo response<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult when you play against eleven behind the ball,\u201d England\u2019s Declan Rice told BBC after the match.<\/p>\n \u201cGive credit to Ghana, they were very compact. It was tough. They are good players.<\/p>\n \u201cWe keep going, we still have a great chance of finishing top of the group. There\u2019s no need to be negative; we need to stay positive.\u201d<\/p>\n Former England defender Micah Richards added on BBC One: \u201cThe frustrating thing was that England weren\u2019t brave enough.<\/p>\n \u201cYes we knew they were coming up against a team that would set up in a low block but I just felt that there were too many safe passes. You need to be more brave when you come up against a team in a low block.\u201d<\/p>\n The late decision by the Black Stars to appoint Carlos Queiroz as coach is looking increasingly justified, with this result following their opening 1-0 win over Panama. The 2010 quarter-finalists face Croatia next in Philadelphia. <\/p>\n