Tuchel urges England fans to keep faith after draw with Ghana
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

In their World Cup match on June 24, England and Ghana played to a goalless draw. England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his team's performance, urging fans not to lose belief despite the result. Substitute Nico O'Reilly nearly broke the deadlock late in the match, hitting the crossbar, while Ghana felt they were denied a penalty when Ezri Konsa appeared to foul Prince Kwabena Adu. The outcome leaves both teams looking for improvement as the tournament progresses.
- •Match played on June 24 ended 0-0.
- •Thomas Tuchel dismisses calls for a wake-up call.
- •England's O'Reilly hit the crossbar late in the match.
- •Ghana sought a penalty for a foul on Adu.
- 12:09 AMThe Guardian Sport — Tuchel tells England fans not to lose belief while Ghana fume at penalty decision
"Head coach says team ‘don’t need a wake-up call’ Queiroz: ‘I’m not sure if VAR is still working’ Thomas Tuchel has dismissed suggestions England were handed a World Cup wake-up call after being held to a goalless draw against Ghana and called on supporters not to lose belief in his side. The substitute Nico O’Reilly came closest to breaking the deadlock four minutes before the end of normal time when his header struck the crossbar, with Harry Kane blazing the follow-up over. But Ghana were full value for a point and might have won if the Honduran referee, Said Martínez, had ruled against Ezri Konsa after he appeared to bring down the substitute Prince Kwabena Adu inside the England penalty area during the second half. Continue reading...
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