Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
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Notable Quotes
"I'm not sure VAR is still working in the World Cup. We still have VAR? It's working?"
— Carlo Queiroz , Executive
"I think that's a penalty."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
"On another day, that could have been a penalty."
— Micah Richards , Athlete
"But I have to be honest, for me this should have been referred..."
— Darren Cann , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Queiroz is the manager of the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars.
Darren Cann is a former Premier League assistant referee known for officiating at the 2014 World Cup final.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.
Prince Kwabena Adu is a midfielder for the Ghanaian national football team.
Former English footballer and manager.
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England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
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