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Ollie Watkins urges England to secure World Cup knockout spot against Ghana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:38 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Ollie Watkins urges England to secure World Cup knockout spot against Ghana
Summary

Ollie Watkins calls for England to confirm their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a win over Ghana on Tuesday. Following a strong 4-2 victory against Croatia, England aims to maintain momentum in Group L. Watkins emphasized the need to build on their previous performance, highlighting the threat posed by Ghana's Antoine Semenyo. A win would ensure England progresses to the next round with a game to spare, pending the result of Croatia's match against Panama.

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  • •England won 4-2 against Croatia in their Group L opener.
  • •Watkins calls for focus on dominating their next match against Ghana.
  • •Antoine Semenyo identified as a key threat for Ghana.
  • •A win would guarantee England's progression with a game remaining.
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  • 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ollie Watkins urges England to top group but World Cup contenders wary of Antoine Semenyo threat
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The Aston Villa striker said England need to ‘keep building’ on an impressive second half against Croatia

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