Tuchel aims for entertaining performance as England faces Ghana next

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Tuchel aims for entertaining performance as England faces Ghana next
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England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed a desire for his team to entertain the nation during the World Cup. After their opener against Croatia ended 4-2, Tuchel described the second half as 'rewarding,' contrasting with a passive first half where England conceded two goals. The team’s next match is scheduled against Ghana on 23 June.

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  • •England drew 2-2 at half-time against Croatia.
  • •Harry Kane scored both goals for England in the first half.
  • •England won the match 4-2 against Croatia.
  • •Next match is set for 23 June against Ghana.
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Manager said second-half performance was ‘rewarding’ England’s next group game is against Ghana on 23 June Thomas Tuchel said he wanted his England team to entertain the nation and that he pictured the scenes in the pubs as his players took the handbrake off to power past Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. England were passive in the first half, too deep, the connections lacking. They entered the interval at 2-2, Harry Kane’s goals cancelled out by a pair of soft concessions that were in keeping with the team’s openness. Continue reading...

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