England fans left regretting Rio Ngumoha decision after dull World Cup draw with Ghana

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesRio NgumohaEngland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup were put on hold after a dull draw against Ghana, with fans left crying out for Liverpool star Rio NgumohaRio Ngumoha was part of England's squad ahead of the World Cup but wasn't selected for the tournament(Image: Getty Images)England fans were left crying out for Rio Ngumoha after watching their team struggle to a dull goalless draw against Ghana at the World Cup.The Three Lions dominated possession but lacked quality as their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the tournament were put on hold. A win would have seen Thomas Tuchel’s side safely through to the last-32 and confirmed as group winners, although they are likely to already have enough points in the bag.That won’t soften the blow of what was an uninspiring performance in Boston though, with Nico O’Reilly coming closest to breaking the deadlock after hitting the bar with a header before Harry Kane fired over from close range.There was little else for England fans to get excited about, and with Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke offering little from the wings, supporters were left ruing the decision to leave Ngumoha at home.The Liverpool teenager was part of England’s squad for its training camp ahead of the tournament, and he impressed as he claimed the player of the match award on his debut against New Zealand before scoring in a behind-closed-doors game against Miami FC.Ngumoha though returned home just before the World Cup kicked off, with the 17-year-old ineligible for a late call-up after not being included in Tuchel’s initial 55-man squad - a decision that looked to have backfired during Tuesday’s bore draw.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.“Rio Ngumoha is the biggest miss in this England team by a country mile. Then it’s Adam Wharton,” one England fan posted on X.Another wrote: “Ngumoha comes on and wins the game for England.

Worrying that behind Saka, Ngumoha looked the next best winger.”Content cannot be displayed without consent“Think today’s game just magnified the baffling selections from Tuchel,” another declared. “You need to have players to unlock low blocks, Ngumoha and Trent have to go man.”Meanwhile, another fan simply wrote: “Ngumoha is better than all England’s wingers btw.”England will now need a win from its final group game against Panama in order to guarantee top spot in its group which should, in theory at least, secure a favorable draw in the last-32.As things stand, Tuchel’s side is set to face Cape Verde in its first knockout game, although that outlook could change dramatically during the final round of group games over the next few days.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCRio NgumohaEngland Football TeamFIFA World Cup