Ghana’s Coach on Facing England

Mick McDermott, ex-Glentoran manager turned Ghana national team assistant coach, is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against England—his second global coaching stint after Iran in 2018. Ghana kicked off their tournament with a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama, and McDermott insists his squad isn’t intimidated, embracing the “free one” mentality that fuels underdogs. With experience from Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup pressure, Ghana’s players are ready. Based in Rhode Island—a city buzzing with energy, especially after a massive Pride Parade—McDermott, who once played there on scholarship, feels the atmosphere is electric. He’s confident Ghana can rise to the occasion, reminding everyone that every team is beatable when belief is strong. His global journey—from Belfast to the Middle East to Rhode Island—has earned him hometown pride, and he’s thrilled to share his story on the world stage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/048c97588527715a