No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
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Notable Quotes
"We still have a great chance to top the group against Panama, so positivity all round."
— Declan Rice , Athlete
"England probed, but there are little details throughout that game that Tuchel will look at with the team and try on improve on."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
"It is difficult to find a way through when someone plays a 4-5-1 and completely deep and is committed to it."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"They were very compact, 5-4-1 off the ball and tight spaces to play through, but on the other hand we can do more with the ball."
— Declan Rice , Athlete
Key People
Adam Wharton is an England midfielder linked with several Premier League clubs.
Carlos Queiroz is the head coach of the Ghana national football team.
Cole Palmer is a forward for Chelsea and was left out of the England World Cup squad.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Morgan Gibbs-White is an English professional footballer playing as a midfielder.
Phil Foden is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
Former English footballer and manager.
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England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
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