Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England on Tuesday after missing Ghana's World Cup opener in Canada due to denied entry. The Arsenal midfielder was barred from entering Canada because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK, where he faces charges dating from 2020-2022. Partey has denied all allegations and will contest them at trial next summer.

Ghana secured a 1-0 victory in their opening match without Partey, and now sit second in Group L ahead of the Boston encounter. The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Canada's visa refusal as "high-handed and extremely unfair," though a federal judge upheld the decision. Canada officials maintain immigration rulings are made case-by-case regardless of sporting events.

Partey has received clearance to play in the United States for Ghana's remaining group fixtures, including Tuesday's match against England. Manager Carlos Quieroz declined to confirm whether Partey would start, while England players have been left to decide individually whether to shake hands with the accused midfielder before kickoff. The 33-year-old will reunite with former Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka on the pitch.

Ghana's final Group L match comes against Croatia on Saturday, with both teams competing for advancement. Partey emphasized team unity over individual performance, stating the collective must perform at the highest level to achieve their World Cup objectives. The midfielder's availability provides a significant boost to Ghana's midfield options.