England Stopped Again as Ghana Black Stars Refuse to Bow

England came to win.

Ghana came to fight.

In the end, the Black Stars got exactly what they wanted.

According to match reports, Ghana held England to a frustrating 0-0 draw despite facing one of the most expensive squads in world football.

For England, this feels like two points dropped.

For Ghana, it feels like a victory.

The Black Stars defended bravely, worked hard and refused to give England's stars any space. Harry Kane, Phil Foden and the rest of England's attack simply could not find a way through.

Before the match, fans were already talking after Djed Spence appeared to ignore Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes.

Then came another talking point.

According to official records, Jude Bellingham became the youngest player ever to reach 50 appearances for England. The Real Madrid midfielder was later named Man of the Match.

But here's the controversial question:

If Bellingham was the best player on the pitch, why couldn't England score?

Many Ghana fans will argue that the real heroes were wearing white shirts.

The Black Stars defended like warriors and made England look ordinary for long periods of the game.

Some supporters are even joking that Ghana's famous "traditional priest curse" worked again after England failed to find the net.

Of course, football matches are not decided by curses.

They are decided by performances.

And Ghana delivered one.

England may have the bigger stars.

But on this night, Ghana proved that heart, discipline and determination can be just as important as talent.

The result leaves the group wide open.

And if Ghana play like this again, nobody will want to face them.