East Rutherford (USA), June 28 -- England overcame a resilient Panama 2-0 to finish top of Group L and book a Round of 32 clash against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring second-half goals at a packed MetLife Stadium here on Sunday IST.
Thomas Tuchel's side dominated possession from the outset but struggled to find a way past a disciplined Panamanian defence, which frustrated the Three Lions for more than an hour. England created several half-chances in the opening period, but Panama remained organised and entered the break with the scores level.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 62nd minute when Bukayo Saka's corner found Bellingham inside the penalty area. The midfielder controlled the deliv...