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Bellingham and Kane strike as England seal top spot with World Cup win over Panama
England are not going to win the World Cup playing like this. They will not get very far in the knockout rounds unless they can sharpen up. But at least they have made it into them, the dream still alive, after they secured top spot in Group L on a slow-burn occasion when the result meant everything.
TL;DR
- England secured top spot in Group L of the World Cup.
- Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal with a volley from Bukayo Saka's corner.
- Harry Kane scored England's second goal, becoming the nation's record goalscorer in World Cups.
- Panama exited the tournament with zero points.
- The team's performance raised concerns about their ability to compete in the knockout rounds.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel has issues to address regarding the team's overall display.
- England will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta in the next round.
- Jarell Quansah started at right-back, and Declan Rice was rested.