<p>Speaking after the match at Gillette Stadium, Queiroz revealed that Ghana's primary objective was to frustrate England's star-studded side and deny them the rhythm needed to dominate the contest.</p><p>"Our goal was to frustrate England and we succeeded," the veteran coach said after the final whistle.</p><p>England entered the encounter as favourites following their opening victory over Croatia and controlled large portions of possession throughout the match. However, Ghana's disciplined defensive structure, tireless work rate and tactical organisation limited the Three Lions to only a handful of clear opportunities.</p><p>Queiroz commended his players for adhering to the game plan, describing their display as one of commitment, sacrifice and collective determination. He noted that the team knew they would have to spend long periods without the ball but remained confident they could neutralise England's attacking threats.</p><p><img src="https://keryxonline.com/storage/uploads/content/2026/06/img_6a3ba98872e73_1782294920.avif" style="max-width: 100%;" class="img-responsive" data-filename="content/2026/06/img_6a3ba98872e73_1782294920.avif"></p><p>The Black Stars successfully frustrated England for much of the contest, with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and Ghana's defensive unit producing a series of crucial interventions. England's best chance arrived late in the match when Nico O'Reilly struck the crossbar before Harry Kane failed to convert the rebound.</p><p>The result leaves Ghana on four points from two matches following their opening win over Panama and puts them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage.</p><p>Queiroz also expressed pride in the spirit shown by his players, insisting that Ghana had demonstrated to the world that discipline, organisation and belief can compete with even the strongest opponents on football's biggest stage.</p><p>The Black Stars will now turn their attention to their final Group L fixture against Croatia as they seek to secure a place in the Round of 32.</p><p>Photo credit: FIFA World Cup 2026, Ghana vs England.</p>