The England national football team is set to face Ghana in their next World Cup match, with the spotlight on Thomas Partey, who has been charged with rape and sexual assault. Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder, will be available to play for Ghana in the match, despite being denied entry to Canada for their opening game against Panama. The England squad includes two of Partey's former teammates, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who will have to decide whether to shake hands with him during the pre-match ceremony. The Football Association has left the decision up to the players, with some likely to find the gesture uncomfortable given the serious allegations against Partey. Partey has denied all the charges and is scheduled to go on trial next year. The Ghanaian team's head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has maintained that Partey should be regarded as innocent unless proven guilty. The match against England will be a tough test for Ghana, who will be looking to bounce back from their opening game defeat. England, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their strong start to the tournament. The match is set to take place in Boston, with the US having granted Partey a visa to play. The controversy surrounding Partey's participation has sparked debate, with some arguing that he should not be allowed to play while others believe that he should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. The England national football team will be looking to focus on the game and secure a win, but the situation with Partey is likely to dominate the headlines. And with the match just around the corner, the England players will have to put the controversy to one side and concentrate on the task at hand. But the presence of Partey on the pitch will undoubtedly add an extra layer of complexity to the game. So the England national football team will have to be prepared for a tough and potentially awkward encounter. The team's manager will be looking to his players to rise to the challenge and secure a win, despite the difficult circumstances. With the World Cup stakes high, the England national football team will be looking to put in a strong performance and make it through to the next round.