Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThomas Tuchel’s side are top of Group L on four points, following an impressive opening win against Croatia and then a 0-0 stalemate against Ghana on Tuesday night.Reece James will miss England’s clash with Panama, and is in a race against time to be fit for England’s last 32 tie, while Declan Rice is expected to be fit in midfield after his own injury scare.England’s clash with Panama kicks off at 10pm BST (5pm ET) on Saturday 27 June at New York/New Jersey Stadium; the match against Panama will be broadcast in the UK on ITV 1 and ITVX, with coverage starting at 8.45pm BST.England must win or better Ghana’s result against Croatia to qualify as group winners from Group L but a draw against Panama and a win by Ghana over Croatia will see The Three Lions qualify as Group L runners-up. If England qualify as group winners, they will next play at 5pm BST on Wednesday 1 July, but if Thomas Tuchel’s side finish second, they will play at 12am BST on 3 July. In fullEngland v Panama LIVE: Team news as Reece James injury sparks World Cup selection headacheThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

England manager Thomas Tuchel saw his team play out a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston to leave them needing a good win vs Panama to secure top spot in Group L

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England take on Panama in their final World Cup group stage clash with the knockout rounds on the horizon

A win here would guarantee top spot for Thomas Tuchel’s charges and get confidence flowing.

England will be targeting top spot in their group when they face Panama on Saturday

The odds and expectations for England ahead of their final World Cup group game against Panama.

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Reece James, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka are injury doubts for England's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L finale against Panama on June 27.

The Three Lions will win Group L by beating the Central Americans at MetLife Stadium.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson have returned to training

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England will be looking to end their group stage campaign strongly with a win against Panama who have already been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Follow live as England chase victory against Panama in pursuit of Group L top spot.

England’s qualification for the knockouts has already been confirmed, but Reece James’ injury has been a blow

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This is Daily Mail Sport's coverage as England take on Panama in their final Group L match as Thomas Tuchel and Co battle to keep a firm grip on their first-place spot in New York.

England tries to win its World Cup group in finale against Panama at the Meadowlands. Follow for updates.