- England are due to play Panama in their final World Cup group game, a game they must win or better Ghana’s result against Croatia to qualify as group winners from Group L.
- The Three Lions last played Panama at the 2018 World Cup where they secured their place in the knockout stages with an unprecedented 6-1 victory over Panama.
- Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, taking his tournament tally to five goals and leading the Golden Boot race.
- John Stones netted two goals and Jesse Lingard added another in a dominant victory, while Panama's only goal came late in the game from Felipe Baloy.
- With a victory tonight, England will face the third-place team from one of Group I/J/K in the round of 32, with Senegal the likely opponent as it stands.
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