England play Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, with midfielder Thomas Partey appearing in the spotlight as he faces former Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Partey, a former Arsenal player, has denied all rape accusations reported against him and is preparing to begin Ghana’s World Cup campaign. Several outlets report that Partey is released by Villarreal at the end of his contract this month. Ahead of the match, a pre-game handshaking ceremony is expected, but the Football Association (FA) is taking a neutral position on how England players should handle that ritual involving Partey. According to the reports, the FA does not dictate whether England players will shake hands with him, leaving the decision to the players. The outlets also note the presence of multiple familiar connections within the England squad, given Rice and Saka previously played with Partey at Arsenal. The reporting centers on the FA’s approach to the handshake procedure and Partey’s preparation for the tournament amid the allegations he denies.