Jordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed for the win. 5
Djed Spence: The Tottenham defender was making his first start of the tournament and defended well. One important block in the second half to stop a good Ghana chance. The England left-back was also involved in a good passage of play in the second half that ended with a Gordon shot. 6
Marc Guehi: Came into the side in place of John Stones and showed his usual calmness. Played one particularly good pass through the lines to start an attack that ended with a Kane shot. 6
Ezri Konsa: Solid in what he had to do and moved the ball to the midfield as the Three Lions looked for a way through. Did well to recover when faced with a late Ghana attack but fortunate to not give a penalty away. 5
Reece James: Moved into midfield whenever the opportunity allowed in England’s build-up play as Ghana sat deep. James linked well with Madueke and put in one good cross which none of the England attackers could reach in the first half. 6
Declan Rice: Good effort from a worked free-kick with Reece James. Tried to make things happen but impact with the ball limited by the deep lying Ghana side. Not his usual quality from set-pieces, although did deliver some dangerous corners in the closing stages. 6
Elliot Anderson: Broke up the play very well and kept it simple, which is what the game required. Passed it to the more offensive players as Ghana looked to frustrate England. Didn’t have the influence that he has shown in his England career so far. 5
Anthony Gordon: The Barcelona winger was tightly marked by Ghana right-back Marvin Senaya and, despite trying to make something happen for England, he didn’t have the impact he would have hoped. 5
Jude Bellingham: The Real Madrid midfielder is often England’s spark but Bellingham was reduced to flashes with how deep Ghana defended and the little space he was allowed. Taken off in the second half. 6
Noni Madueke: Madueke stayed high and wide and was England’s regular out ball. The winger’s first thought was to try to take on his opposing full-back and the partnership with James has started to flourish. A strong first-half performance. Moved to the left in the second half and put in a dangerous cross. 6
Harry Kane: A rare quiet game from the England captain. The record goalscorer stayed high as the space for him to drop into midfield was limited. A difficult game for Kane with not many opportunities for him to get into the match. Missed a late close-range chance. 5
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