Wayne Rooney Praises Carlos Queiroz After Ghana-England Draw

Former England striker Wayne Rooney praised Carlos Queiroz’s tactical approach after Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in their Group L clash on Tuesday evening at the Boston Stadium.
Both teams arrived into the contest on the back of opening victories at the 2026 World Cup, but it was Ghana who produced a disciplined defensive display to frustrate a dominant England side. England controlled long spells of possession and ended the match with 79 percent of the ball – the highest ever recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in six decades – yet they were repeatedly denied by a well-organized Black Stars defense.
Speaking on BBC, Rooney highlighted England’s struggles to break down a deep defensive block and praised Ghana’s structure and discipline. "You're always hoping for that energy and that performance that we had against Croatia in the second half. These games are so difficult when the teams sit back," the former Manchester United striker said. "You have to break them down, and you have to find the space. For me, the key was getting crosses into the box. That is where all the chances came from.
"That was a typical Carlos Queiroz performance. Ghana were excellent, and they were disciplined," he added.
The result leaves both sides level on four points at the top of Group L heading into the final round of fixtures. England will next face Panama, while Ghana prepare for a decisive showdown with Croatia, with qualification for the knockout stage still finely balanced.