England national football team manager will breathe a sigh of relief after escaping a penalty controversy against Ghana.

What happened?

The incident occurred when Ezri Konsa brought down Prince Kwabena Adu in the box, but no spot-kick was given. Ghana manager Carlo Queiroz was adamant his side should have been awarded a penalty, saying 'VAR went for a coffee'.

Why did the VAR not intervene?

The reason behind the VAR's inaction is due to Pierluigi Collina's desire for a higher threshold for challenges on the field and consistency of decision-making. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17) | | Next fixture | vs Panama (away, 2026-06-27) | BBC pundits, including Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards, believed England were fortunate not to have been punished.

What comes next?

England will look to put the controversy behind them as they prepare to face Panama on June 27. And with the World Cup heating up, England will need to be at the top of their game to progress. But for now, they can breathe a sigh of relief after dodging a penalty bullet. So, the question on everyone's mind is: will England be able to build on their recent win against Croatia?