England can book last-32 spot against Ghana on Tuesday

England can qualify Tuesday night

Beat Ghana in Kansas City and you are through to the round of 32 with a game to spare. The match is on Tuesday night and the stakes are simple: win and the group stage pressure lifts (5). Only Spain and France sit above England in Opta's pre-tournament win probability.

Carragher: play Rice, protect Saka

Jamie Carragher has laid out a clear plan for Tuesday. Declan Rice has fitness concerns but England cannot afford to rest him against Ghana. Bukayo Saka is in a different category, Carragher says the Arsenal winger should not be risked (4). Two key calls that will shape Tuchel's lineup.

Rice on set-pieces: Arteta and Jover saw it first

Declan Rice says Mikel Arteta and Arsenal set-piece coach Nico Jover spotted a quality in him that nobody else had noticed, and England are now benefiting from it (6). Rice has become a genuine threat from dead balls and he credits the work at club level for unlocking it.

Keating rejects new City contract

England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has turned down a new deal at Manchester City (3). The 21-year-old has been pushing for the number one spot at club and international level. Her future is now uncertain with her current contract ticking down.

Home nations learn World Cup play-off paths

England Women know their route to the 2027 World Cup after the play-off paths were confirmed. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have also discovered their opponents (7). The qualifying picture is now locked in for all four home nations.

Fan reactions

Reddit is having a field day with a Ghanaian witch doctor who claims he will place a curse on Harry Kane ahead of Tuesday's match. The thread is equal parts amusement and mild concern. Read the full discussion.