England national football team failed to confirm their spot in the last 32 of the World Cup with a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Ghana on Tuesday.

What happened?

The draw leaves England still in a strong position to go through from Group L. BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Boston on Tuesday.

Starting XI

Jordan Pickford did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet. Reece James moved into midfield and linked well with Noni Madueke. Marc Guehi showed his usual calmness and played one good pass to start an attack.

Player ratings

PlayerRating
Jordan Pickford5
Reece James6
Marc Guehi6

England's next fixture is against Panama on 2026-06-27. Last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17). The team will be looking to bounce back from this draw and secure their spot in the last 32.