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Ivan Toney Snubbed by Thomas Tuchel in England's Draw vs Ghana

2026-06-24 · Ivan Toney · Match Report

Ivan Toney was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel in England's 0-0 draw against Ghana on Tuesday. The England manager brought on Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, and Marcus Rashford instead.

What happened?

Ghana's low block and aggressive play frustrated England, with the likes of Elliott Anderson and Jude Bellingham often finding themselves on the ground. The constant stop-start nature of the game meant England never found any real momentum. Tuchel turned to his attacking talent, but neither Ivan Toney nor Ollie Watkins was given a chance.

Why it matters for Ivan Toney

Tuchel's decision to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes, instead of throwing on Toney or Watkins, was a surprise. "I think we had three different goalscorers in the first match and to rely on Harry is just a natural thing," Tuchel said.

What comes next?

Panama may present an opportunity for Tuchel to change things, but he insists he's not thought of that yet. "I have no idea, Panama is in four days," Tuchel said bluntly. And Tuchel's men will be looking to bounce back from the draw. But for now, Ivan Toney remains on the sidelines. So the wait continues for Toney's chance to shine. The England squad will be looking to improve their attacking play against Panama. Tuchel's decision to snub Toney and Watkins will be scrutinized. As the tournament progresses, England will need to find a way to break through tough defences. With the next match just around the corner, Tuchel will be under pressure to make the right calls. And Ivan Toney will be hoping to get his chance soon. The World Cup is a stage where players can make a name for themselves. But for Toney, it's been a waiting game so far. The England manager's decisions will be key to the team's success. Tuchel's experience will be crucial in making the right choices. As the days go by, the pressure will mount on Tuchel to deliver. And Ivan Toney will be waiting patiently for his chance to shine. The Ghana match was a tough test for England. But they will need to bounce back quickly. The Panama match is just around the corner. And England will be looking to get their campaign back on track.

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