England and Ghana Draw 0-0 in World Cup 2026: Player Ratings

England could not secure their place in the last 32 after a dull 0-0 match against Ghana on Tuesday. Despite the stalemate, England still hold a strong chance of advancing from Group L.

Player Performances in Boston

BBC Sport's Alex Howell evaluated the players' performances during the match, with fans sharing their own ratings as well.

Starting Lineup Ratings

• Jordan Pickford: Had little to do in goal with no saves required and limited involvement with the ball. Rating: 5
• Reece James: Shifted into midfield when possible, connected well with Noni Madueke, delivering a good cross early on that England attackers missed. Rating: 6
• Marc Guehi: Replaced John Stones, showed composure and made a key pass that led to a shot by Kane. Rating: 6
• Ezri Konsa: Reliable defending and helped move the ball forward. Avoided conceding a penalty late on. Rating: 5
• Djed Spence: First start of the tournament, defended effectively and made a vital block. Participated in a promising attacking move ending with a Gordon shot. Rating: 6
• Declan Rice: Took set-pieces with Reece James and tried to spark action but found it tough against Ghana’s deep defense. Delivered dangerous corners late in the game. Rating: 6
• Elliot Anderson: Focused on breaking up play and simple passes, though less influential than usual. Rating: 5
• Anthony Gordon: Marked tightly by Ghana’s right-back, struggled to make an impact. Rating: 5
• Jude Bellingham: Usually a key player, but limited by Ghana’s compact defense and restricted space. Substituted in the second half. Rating: 6
• Noni Madueke: Stayed wide and high, often took on defenders. Formed a promising connection with Reece James, delivering a dangerous cross after shifting left in the second half. Rating: 6
• Harry Kane: Quiet day for England’s captain and top scorer, found few chances and missed a close-range opportunity late on. Rating: 5

Substitutes Impact

• Bukayo Saka (65 mins): Came on for Gordon, headed a good chance just over the bar, forced a save from Ghana's keeper. Rating: 6
• Nico O'Reilly (66 mins): Replaced Spence at left-back, brought balance with his left foot, narrowly missed scoring with a header hitting the crossbar. Rating: 6
• Morgan Rogers (73 mins): Energetic cameo but struggled to find space. Rating: 6
• Eberechi Eze (74 mins): Entered to find a breakthrough, lost possession late leading to a Ghana counter but was lucky to avoid punishment. Rating: 5
• Marcus Rashford (83 mins): Had bright moments but limited time to influence the game. Rating: 6

Top Rated Player

Declan Rice earned the highest average rating from fans at 6.41, standing out despite the overall low-scoring match.

Ghana Player Ratings Summary

• A. Semenyo: 5.67
• M. Senaya: 5.55
• K. Peprah Oppong: 5.52
• A. Baba: 5.40
• B. Asare: 5.30
• J. Ayew: 5.26
• G. Mensah: 5.23
• J. Opoku: 5.18
• J. Adjetey: 5.14
• I. Williams: 5.14

The match left England in a decent position in the group but they will need more to guarantee progression.