Reece James<\/a> in the England side. The Blues skipper was absent due to what Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel has described as a ‘minor hamstring issue’ sustained in the goalless draw with Ghana. <\/p>\nChalobah, meanwhile, was again named among the England substitutes for the game at the MetLife Stadium, the scene of our Club World Cup final triumph over Paris Saint-Germain last summer. <\/p>\n
England knew a victory would likely ensure qualification as Group L winners, yet they were left frustrated throughout the opening period by an already-eliminated Panama side. <\/p>\n
However, just as in the Three Lions’ opener against Croatia, an improved performance in the second period ensured the three points were claimed. <\/p>\n
Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock just after the hour mark; the 22-year-old managed to prod a Bukayo Saka corner beyond Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera from close range. <\/p>\n
Five minutes later, the Real Madrid midfielder turned provider, delivering a whipped cross that enabled Harry Kane to head home and become England’s all-time leading goalscorer at World Cups. <\/p>\n
Jose Fajardo did have the ball in the net for Panama late on, but the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. It wasn’t pretty, but it was job done for England. <\/p>\n
The Three Lions will discover their Round of 32 opponents following the conclusion of the group stagefixtures. <\/p>\n
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