Harry Kane squandered a golden late opportunity as England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a World Cup warm-up match at Gillette Stadium.
Summary
England's World Cup preparations hit a minor setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, with Harry Kane missing a late chance to snatch victory, according to ESPN.
The Details
In what was described as a frustrating evening for Gareth Southgate's side, England dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Ghanaian defence. The best opportunity fell to captain Harry Kane in the closing stages, but the Tottenham striker failed to convert from close range, much to the dismay of the travelling supporters.
The match, played in front of a lively crowd in Massachusetts, served as a stern test for England, who had been buoyed by recent positive results. Ghana, preparing for their own World Cup campaign, defended stoutly and occasionally threatened on the counter-attack, but neither side could find a breakthrough.
ESPN reports that the result brings England's World Cup campaign "back to Earth" after a series of impressive performances. The draw highlights areas for improvement as the tournament approaches.
What It Means
While a goalless draw against a well-organised Ghana side is not a disaster, it underscores the fine margins at international level. Kane's miss will be a talking point, but the team's overall performance showed resilience. England will look to sharpen their attacking edge in their remaining friendlies before heading to Qatar.
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Source: Reported by ESPN. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
