India, June 24 -- England endured a frustrating night on the second matchday of the World Cup group stage against Ghana, as they failed to find the back of the net even once across the full 90 minutes, ultimately being held to a goalless draw.

That result brought England and Ghana level on four points each in Group L, with the European side currently sitting at the top and the African nation in second place.

Despite his earlier brace against Croatia in the opening match, Harry Kane was unable to inspire a breakthrough, as England failed to secure a win that would have guaranteed an early Round of 32 qualification.

However, an unusual claim later emerged suggesting that external influences may have played a role in the England striker's...