England held to goalless draw by Ghana at World Cup

England was held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a World Cup match that saw the Three Lions dominate possession but fail to find the back of the net. The result leaves both teams tied on 4 points in Group L, with qualification for the next stage still undecided.

The match, played in cool, rainy conditions, had a brisk pace. England pressed forward more frequently, with Declan Rice having an early chance that went just over the crossbar in the 14th minute. He later had a dangerous header in the 37th minute that also missed the target. Despite efforts from players like Bellingham and a late attempt by Harry Kane, England couldn't break the deadlock before halftime, ending the first half at 0-0.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with England attacking Ghana's goal but meeting a solid defensive wall. Shots from Madueke and Gordon were blocked or saved by Ghanaian goalkeeper Asare. Even Kane's effort from 18 yards in the 69th minute was well-positioned by Asare.

Late in the game, England came close to scoring. Saka's shot from the edge of the box was parried by Asare in the 86th minute. O'Reilly's header hit the post from a James cross, and Kane missed a close-range opportunity. Guehi's header in stoppage time was also cleared off the line.

This marks the second consecutive draw between England and Ghana, following a 1-1 friendly in 2011. For Ghana, it's their first World Cup goalless draw in 17 games. England continues its unbeaten streak against African nations, with 5 wins and 4 draws, and has kept clean sheets in seven such matches. Harry Kane, with 10 World Cup goals, now equals Gary Lineker's record for England's top scorer in the competition.