Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana are drawing motivation from those who continue to underestimate the team as they prepare for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup showdown against England in Boston.
The Coventry City attacker, who set up the winning goal in Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama, believes the squad has embraced the role of underdogs.
Speaking to Ghanafa.org, Thomas-Asante admitted that while the team appreciates the support of Ghanaian fans, it is also aware that many outsiders have doubts about their chances.
"We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage, preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something."
He added that the Black Stars remain fully convinced of their own abilities regardless of external opinion.
"Everything to the best ability, it's very much a case of, we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything, that's not what we think about. We think about why we're here. We're on a mission."
Ghana and England both have three points in Group L after opening-round victories, with Tuesday's encounter expected to play a decisive role in determining the group winners.
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