England Squad Fully Fit for Second Match, Tuchel Highlights Ghana's Strengths

All players in the England camp are fit and ready for their second World Cup 2026 match against Ghana, confirmed manager Thomas Tuchel. The Group L encounter is scheduled for tonight at 11:00 PM Bulgarian time. Winger Bukayo Saka has also recovered and is no longer experiencing Achilles pain.

"Everyone is training at full throttle and available. Bukayo is feeling better and better; he's no longer in pain and is much freer in his movements. He completed our last two training sessions at the highest level. He's ready, but I won't comment on whether he'll start," stated the German tactician.

Saka came on as a substitute and provided an assist in the opening 4-2 victory over Croatia, a match where Noni Madueke started ahead of him. Tuchel is well aware that Ghana could pose problems on the counter-attack with their speedy players.

"Ghana is a completely different opponent compared to Croatia; they handle pressure well and can organize quick counter-attacks. But that's the beauty of football. At a World Cup, you encounter different cultures, different national teams with varying approaches to matches. We must adapt to every challenge, demonstrate our strength, but also respect the qualities of our opponents," said the England national team coach.

Ghana dramatically defeated Panama 1-0 in their first World Cup 2026 match with a goal in the dying seconds.