England recovered from a dour first-half performance to beat Panama 2-0 and top their World Cup group. Thomas Tuchel’s side failed to break down Ghana and also created little of note in the first half against stubborn Panama,

In Group J, Argentina has already wrapped up first place and could rest Lionel Messi against eliminated Jordan, while Austria and Algeria meet in a matchup where at least a point

Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while Declan Rice has been rested, sources have told ESPN.

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said on Saturday he would take time to consider his future as ​manager after his team exited the World Cup without scoring ‌a single goal.

England will be without Reece James when they face Panama in their final Group L match at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions have already booked their place in the Round of 32, but there is still top group spot to play for.

Troy Deeney launched a scathing attack on England’s wingers after they laboured to a 2-0 World Cup win over Panama. Thomas Tuchel made five changes to the side which was held to a goalless draw against Ghana earlier this week but the alterations did little to improve the Three Lions’ fluency.