
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 17: Noni Madueke #20 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at DallasEngland and Arsenal forward Noni Madueke is anticipating a tough challenge from Ghana ahead of their World Cup clash.The Three Lions got off to a bright start in Group L after beating 2018 runners up Croatia 4-2 last Wednesday, with Harry Kane netting a brace and strike from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.Ghana, on the other hand, defeated Panama 1-0, courtesy a last-gasp strike from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi.Ahead of Tuesday’s blockbuster clash, Madueke – who is expected to start again due to Bukayo Saka’s fitness concerns – believes the Black Stars are a worthy opponent and will present England a physical battle.”We focus on us. We focus on our plan and we know that if we execute that properly then we’ll win the game,” he said on Lions Den.”They’re a strong side. All the teams who have qualified for the World Cup deserve credit and it’ll be a good game but like I said, we’re completely focused on ourselves.”We know that if we execute then we’re most likely to win the game. It’s going to be a physical game,” Madueke continued. “Theyve got some good players, up-front as well. I feel like those are their strengths.”The Black Stars will be meeting England for the first time at the World Cup on Tuesday in Boston.
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