England secured a crucial victory over Panama to advance from their World Cup group.
The first half was a poor one from the Three Lions much like their performance against Ghana.
But Jude Bellingham changed the game in the second half with a goal and an assist to help England top the group.
Here’s how Thomas Tuchel’s men rated.
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England player ratings vs Panama
Jordan Pickford – 7
Largely untroubled for large stretches of a comfortable evening, but Pickford earned his keep when it mattered.
He got down well to deny José Luiz RodrÃguez after Panama’s counter-attack threatened to open the scoring, showing sharp reflexes when England’s defence was briefly exposed.
Jarell Quansah – 6
Quansah came in for his first appearance at the competition after Reece James was ruled out through injury.
The former Liverpool man started right-back and had a decent game, although there were moments where he looked nervy.
He was booked for serious foul play in the 60th minute. But he night did not end well for him as he was taken off injured and Djed Spence came on to replace him.
Marc Guehi – 8
The Manchester City centre-back was a colossus at the back. Organised, composed, and dominant in the air, Guehi has been one of England’s standout performers throughout the group stage.
Led the backline with intelligence and kept Panama’s physical threat firmly under wraps. His best performance of the tournament.
Ezri Konsa – 6
Konsa got caught out of position several times during Panama’s counter-attacks but ended the game strongly, helping his side keep a clean-sheet.
Nico O’Reilly – 6
Another assured display from the Manchester City man. Offered width down the left and drove forward with intent throughout.
Saka and Rashford were seeing plenty of the ball out wide, but O’Reilly’s underlapping runs gave England an additional dimension. Growing into…
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