England beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday, winning its World Cup group with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. The team, wearing red jerseys reminiscent of their 1966 World Cup win, played in front of fervent fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
England’s Path Forward
With the win, England earned first place in its group and a more favorable knockout phase bracket. The team will play its round of 32 match on Wednesday in Atlanta, likely against Senegal or Congo. England coach Thomas Tuchel praised the team’s performance and the support of the fans.
Bellingham and Kane’s goals came in the second half, with Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute and Kane in the 67th. The win marked England’s seventh time reaching the knockout rounds in eight World Cups. Panama, on the other hand, finished with a 0-3 record and was outscored 4-0.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.