Los Angeles, June 28 -- Jude Bellingham underlined his growing influence for England with a goal and an assist as the Three Lions sealed top spot in Group L with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match on Saturday (Local Time).

The 22-year-old midfielder continued his fine run in national colours, having now scored in two of his last three appearances for England, as many goals as he had managed across his previous 18 international caps.

His all-round display also saw him create Harry Kane's goal, making him the youngest England player since records began in 1966 to both score and assist in a FIFA World Cup match, according to Opta Analyst.

Bellingham was at the heart of England's atta...