I’ve been to all of the England home games since the 2010 World Cup. And enjoyed each one, to be honest. I’ve got no expectations as to how we’ll do. I don’t expect us to win anything. But I never expected a friendly against Ghana to be the game that gave me most pleasure.
I knew something was going to be different about this one, when I heard that 20,000 Ghanaians would be making the trip. Some from Ghana, some from Europe and some living locally in London. I didn’t realise how much fun they would be! Right from the start, when I got off the tube at Wembley, they were making a great noise. Guys on drums, fans all wearing Ghana scarfs and…dare I say it…..not sure this allowed in England……but they had fans who were just happy to be at the game. Whatever the result, they were going to enjoy themselves. Which I found refreshing, to say the least.
The game itself was an entertaining one, and England played some good stuff. But right at the end, Asamoah Gyan equalised for Ghana. And I’ve never seen a set of fans go so bananas! But secretly, I was actually pleased for them. I hope they come back again soon.
