June 22 (Reuters) - ⁠Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey said he was "ready to play" against ⁠England on Tuesday after missing his side's World Cup opener, ‌with the midfielder's return bringing renewed scrutiny over his participation in the tournament.

Partey was unable to travel to Canada for Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto after ​his visa application was refused, but he has ⁠since joined the squad ⁠ahead of the Group L match against England in Boston.