England defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday to clinch top spot in their Fifa World Cup group and set up a last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo as the African underdogs reached the knockout rounds for the first time.

England would still have work to do in order to top Group L and Thomas Tuchel’s side play Panama on Saturday

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 25 : England's World Cup campaign has reached its first crossroads.A dazzling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opener suggested Thomas Tuchel's side…

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

After the drab draw with Ghana, how does England's head coach lift the mood for what has become a must-win group game?

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

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages before facing Panama in their Group L finale

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Follow live updates as Thomas Tuchel's England take on Panama in Group L at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Bellingham's goal secures England's top spot in World Cup Group L. Draw against Panama on June 27 at 1.5% YES.

England beat Panama in their final World Cup group game at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Saturday evening, securing their spot top of the table thanks to Jude Bellingham

Das Team von Trainer Thomas Tuchel hatte auch gegen Panama lange Probleme. Am Ende konnte England neben dem Sieg aber auch über einen Rekord jubeln.

Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock and Harry Kane became England’s leading men’s World Cup scorer as Thomas Tuchel’s side confirmed top spot in Group L with a 2-0 victory over…

PANAMA 0-2 ENGLAND: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were on target for the Three Lions as they ultimately proved too good for the already-eliminated Central Americans in their…

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in Group L. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the…

Daily Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter CRAIG HOPE was at the New York/New Jersey Stadium to give his verdict - and once you've read his ratings, you can give your own with our…

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Jude Bellingham provided the crucial breakthrough for England with a 62nd-minute goal.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday, a 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium taking Thomas…

Analysis of England's win over Panama and what happens next