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Bellingham Stars as England Tops Group L
28 Jun
Summary
- Jude Bellingham scored and assisted Harry Kane's goal.
- England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama.
- Thomas Tuchel made five team changes before the match.
England secured the top position in Group L with a 2-0 victory against Panama, largely thanks to a stellar performance from Jude Bellingham. Bellingham netted the first goal and provided the assist for Harry Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. Coach Thomas Tuchel implemented five changes to the squad from their previous match, including starts for Jarell Quansah and Morgan Rogers.
Despite the win, the team's overall performance was considered mixed, with specific concerns noted at right-back following Reece James's injury and the ineffectiveness of some wingers. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford recorded his second consecutive clean sheet, earning a rating of 7. Jarell Quansah struggled in defense, receiving a rating of 4. Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly received ratings of 6 and 7 respectively, with O'Reilly highlighted as England's best defender on the night.
