World Cup: Thomas Tuchel & Declan Rice ahead of Ghana match
6/23/202618 min
The England boss Thomas Tuchel and vice captain Declan Rice have been speaking to John Murray ahead of their second group game against Ghana. They reflect on the mood in the England camp following the Croatia win in their first group match and how important a win against Ghana could be.
John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, they talk about how England need to take advantage of their 'attacking freedom' and how the weather forecasted could work in England's favour, but also how they need to be aware of Ghana's front line.
You can find full match commentary of England v Ghana on 5 Live with John Murray and Paul Robinson from 9pm.
0’34 - Paul Robinson on the weather going into the game 1’51 - team selection for England v Ghana 4’00 - Thomas Tuchel on mood in England camp & learnings from Croatia game 7’00 - Paul Robinson on Jude Bellingham & England having ‘attacking freedom’ 9’47 - Declan Rice on his fitness 10’19 - The feeling in the camp post Croatia win 11’18 - How important the Ghana game will be 12’23 - Rice advice for fans in hot conditions at home 13’00 - Rice on winning Arsenal player of the season 14'57 - Paul Robinson on Ghana’s front line
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John Murray· Host1:17
Hello from rainy Massachusetts ahead of England's second match at this World Cup, which is against Ghana. It's going to be played in the home of the New England Patriots just outside Boston. And if England