Ghana's Partey ready to play against England (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to play against England despite ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK, having been denied entry to Canada for the World Cup opener.

• Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is ready to play against England despite being denied entry to Canada for the World Cup opener.
• Partey faces criminal charges in the UK related to allegations of rape and sexual assault, with a trial scheduled for next year.
• US customs confirmed awareness of Partey's pending court case but admitted him to the US after issuing a visa.
• Ghana's coach stated players are fully motivated for the match against England.