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