Football legend Zinedine Zidane drew the ire of English supporters when he maintained that England may have been overrated in the match against Ghana.
Zinedine believed the African team was underrated going into the match, which ended goalless.
Both sides are on four points after the second round of matches.
He said, “I think some people expected England to walk onto the pitch and score three or four goals automatically. That’s not how football works, especially at a World Cup. What surprised me was not the result itself, but how uncomfortable England looked in the final third. There was plenty of possession, but not enough conviction when it mattered most.
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“You also have to give Ghana enormous credit. They came into the match with a well-organized defense, discipline, and absolutely no fear. They defended as a unit, stayed compact, and never allowed England to play with complete freedom. They looked like a team that fully believed in its game plan.
‘’England controlled large parts of the ball, but possession means very little if you are not consistently testing the goalkeeper. Ghana remained focused, patient, and ready to compete for every moment of the match.
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“Now that the game has ended in a draw, I expect some fans to react the same way they reacted when Portugal drew against Congo. But football is about respecting your opponent. This result says as much about Ghana’s quality and organization as it does about England’s performance.”
