Antoine Semenyo is Ghana’s most obvious danger. He finished third in the 2025-26 Premier League Golden Boot race with 17 goals across Bournemouth and Manchester City, then helped City win two trophies after a £65m January move.
His international record is less imposing: three goals in 35 caps, including just one in his past 28 appearances. That contrast will interest England, but it should not lessen the defensive assignment.
Semenyo can operate on either flank and is comfortable using both feet. Over the past two seasons, he registered 103 Premier League shots with his left foot and 95 with his right, making it harder for England’s full-backs to force him into one direction.
Yirenkyi could be the most important change under Queiroz. Previously used at right-back by Addo, the 20-year-old has been restored to midfield, where his club form has translated quickly.
He also scored Ghana’s winner against Panama. Around him, Jordan Ayew supplies experience. The captain became Ghana’s record men’s appearance holder on 121 caps and has scored 14 goals in his past 22 internationals.
Mohammed Sulemana offers England a different problem. Officially the fastest player at the 2022 World Cup at 22.2mph, he can play wide, through the middle or as a playmaker. However, his return remains modest, with one goal in 29 caps and no club goal since February.
England’s priority will be stopping Semenyo while denying Yirenkyi time to launch attacks. The next test is whether Queiroz’s rapid adjustments can turn Ghana’s late momentum into a sustained last-16 challenge.