3amCelebrity NewsHelena FordLove Islander and footie fanatic Helena Ford reflects on an England vs Panama game that was full of genetically-blessed players, a rather ineffective Panama and finally some sweet moments for EnglandHelena Ford09:15, 06 Jul 2026Updated 10:38, 06 Jul 2026No offside knowledge required..‌It’s a Saturday night, you’re in your local beer garden, magnum bottles of rose flowing, the rooms full of guys you’ve definitely swiped on Raya and England is playing Panama.‌Can we all agree that supporting England is basically the football equivalent of dating someone who leaves you on read for 3 days before suddenly turning up with flowers and a dinner reservation, like nothing had happened. Because that’s exactly what Saturdays game felt like.‌England had so much possession that Panama’s goalkeeper could have probably popped home for dinner and nobody would have noticed. In the first half, Panama had decided the best way to stop England scoring was to defend with all eleven players, the subs, the coaching staff and, if allowed, someone’s mum.Article continues belowThen along came Jude Bellingham, and thank god he did. With Harry Kane scoring in the 67th minute. Honestly, if goals were Nectar points, Harry would have enough for a free holiday by now.See you at the next one!Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Harry KaneEngland football teamHelena Ford