England enter the match without any major injury concerns, although Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Declan Rice remain under observation. Rice was forced off during the second half against Croatia, raising concerns about his fitness.
The good news for Tuchel is that both Rice and Rashford returned to full training on Saturday, while Saka continued individual rehabilitation work. The England manager has also hinted that Noni Madueke could retain his place on the right wing.
At the back, however, Tuchel faces a key selection dilemma. Ezri Konsa and John Stones were both criticized for their roles in Croatia's goals, and Marc Guehi is now pushing for a place in the starting lineup.
For Ghana, the victory over Panama was partially overshadowed by the ongoing situation involving Thomas Partey. The former Arsenal midfielder was denied entry into Canada due to legal proceedings in the United Kingdom related to rape and sexual assault allegations, all of which he strongly denies.
However, the Villarreal midfielder has been cleared to enter the United States and is expected to be available for Tuesday's match. His return could see Elisha Owusu drop back to the bench.
In goal, first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi was substituted at halftime against Panama after experiencing discomfort. Reports regarding his condition remain mixed.
Ghana goalkeeping coach Daniel Gaspar has stated that the national team is monitoring Ati Zigi's recovery on a day-to-day basis. Nevertheless, some reports suggest he could be sidelined for up to three weeks. If that proves to be the case, Benjamin Asare is expected to start between the posts.
Ghana struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities for most of their match against Panama, raising doubts about their ability to exploit any lingering weaknesses in England's defense.
Moreover, the Black Stars displayed defensive vulnerabilities in several matches leading up to the World Cup. Considering the overall quality gap between the two teams, England appear well-positioned to claim another victory and secure progression to the knockout rounds.
KLIK SAJA Score Prediction
England 2-0 Ghana
Predicted England Starting XI
Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Predicted Ghana Starting XI
Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Minseh; Yirenkyi, Partey; Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo; Ayew.
