England have been handed a potential injury concern ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against Ghana after forward Marcus Rashford reported muscle tightness following the Three Lions opening victory over Croatia.
The Manchester United attacker made a significant impact after coming off the bench in England’s 4-2 win, using his pace and direct running to trouble the Croatian defence before scoring the team’s fourth goal.
However, concerns emerged after the match when Rashford appeared to be feeling discomfort in his hamstring and later complained of muscle tightness.
With England preparing to face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, the fitness of the 28-year-old will now be closely monitored by manager Thomas Tuchel and the team’s medical staff.
While initial reports suggest the issue is not serious, England are expected to take a cautious approach given the demanding schedule of the tournament and the physical strain placed on players competing in varying weather conditions across North America.
Rashford’s pace and ability to influence matches from the bench could be a key weapon against Ghana, making his fitness an important consideration ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.
England and Ghana both enter the match on the back of opening victories and know that another win could put them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages.