Los Angeles, June 28 -- Thomas Tuchel said England did what was required in their 2-0 win over Panama, describing it as a tough but deserved victory.

He noted that Panama were physically strong and difficult to break down, but England created the better chances, stayed aggressive, managed counter-attacks well, and ultimately earned the win after a hard-fought performance.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored as England eased to a 2-0 victory over Panama in their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match.

"We did what was needed. It was what we expected: a tough match against a physical opponent. They are a difficult team to score against, and we were the only team to create this amount of chances and score twice," Tuchel told reporter...