England manager Thomas Tuchel decided to bench Nico O'Reilly for the World Cup match.
Marc Guéhi started in his stead.
John Stones also lost his place from the lineup.
O'Reilly had earlier spoken about his World Cup experience.
The Manchester City midfielder called the tournament a dream come true.
He also outlined how England could neutralise Ghana attacker Semenyo.
Tuchel altered his defence for the Ghana clash.
Guéhi stepped into the defensive line.
Stones and O'Reilly moved to the substitutes bench.