Hundreds of England fans have packed out the Times Square fanzone in Newcastle city centre as the Three Lions face Ghana in their second Group L match of the World Cup. A victory at the Boston Stadium tonight would secure England's place in the knockout stage.
Strong Start Against Croatia
England opened their campaign with a convincing win over Croatia, with goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford providing a dream start. The team now looks to build on that momentum against Ghana.
Team Changes and Injury Updates
Manager Gareth Southgate made two changes to the starting line-up, with Djed Spence and Marc Guehi replacing Nico O'Reilly and John Stones. Notably, Newcastle United's Dan Burn remains on the bench, now the club's sole representative after Tino Livramento withdrew due to injury. Burn could feature in the final group game against Panama on Saturday.
Ghana's Late Victory
Ghana secured a dramatic late win in their opening match against Panama, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The result sets up a crucial encounter for both sides.
Fan Atmosphere in Newcastle
The Times Square fanzone was buzzing with excitement as supporters gathered to watch the match on big screens. Fans waved flags and sang anthems, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the city centre. Photographs captured the electric mood as England looked to take another step towards World Cup glory.
