Thomas Partey Ready for England Test as Ghana Eye World Cup Progress

Thomas Partey Ready for England Test as Ghana Eye World Cup Progress

BOSTON, USA — Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to make his FIFA World Cup debut against England after overcoming the circumstances that kept him out of the Black Stars' opening Group L fixture.

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<p>Partey, who missed Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama, has now linked up with the squad in the United States ahead of Tuesday's highly anticipated clash with England in Boston.</p><p>Speaking to reporters at Ghana's training base in Providence, Rhode Island, the experienced midfielder expressed his determination to contribute to the Black Stars' campaign and help the team secure another positive result.</p><p>"I feel OK and I am ready to play," Partey said, adding that he has put recent setbacks behind him and is fully focused on football.</p><p>The 33-year-old believes Ghana must embrace the challenge of facing one of the tournament favourites and use the occasion to measure themselves against top-level opposition.</p><p>"We have the opportunity to play against the best and try to compete and enjoy the game," he said.</p><p>The fixture will also reunite Partey with several players he knows well from his years in the English Premier League, including England internationals Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.</p><p>"I'm really happy to see them again," he said. "I hope they bring their best."</p><p>England enter the contest after a 4-2 victory over Croatia, while Ghana opened their campaign with a narrow win over Panama. With both teams sitting on three points, the winner could move significantly closer to qualification for the knockout stage.</p><p>Ghana head into the encounter encouraged by Partey's return, with his experience and leadership expected to strengthen the Black Stars' midfield against a talented England side.</p><p>Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has repeatedly stressed the importance of discipline, tactical organisation and belief as Ghana seeks to build on its promising start to the tournament.</p><p>The England-Ghana clash is one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup group stage and is expected to attract global attention, with both nations aiming to take a major step toward the Round of 32.</p><p>Kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Boston.</p><p>Photo credit: Cafonline</p>
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