Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but questions remain over the balance of Thomas Tuchel's squad.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make concerning his brightest stars

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Thomas Tuchel said England had done what was needed after Jude Bellingham dragged them through a stubborn Panama test on Saturday (Jun 27), scoring…

Thomas Tuchel's side secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, but faced a wait to discover their last-32 opponents.

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…

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England have topped Group L and booked a round-of-32 tie against DR Congo, and fans can now begin to look ahead and see who the Three Lions would face if they progress

England boss Thomas Tuchel has already seen Tino Livramento withdraw from the tournament, while Reece James and now Jarrel Quansah are nursing injuries

England will face DR Congo in the Round of 32 after beating Panama 2-0 on Saturday night to ensure they would finish top of their World Cup group ahead of Croatia and Ghana

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 : For long spells on Saturday, England looked to be sleepwalking into second place in Group L.That was until Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane seized…

CRAIG HOPE IN NEW JERSEY: There is a danger England become over-reliant on the attacking duo and when they do not produce, such as the goalless draw with Ghana, the team suffers.

The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC

England face DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Atlanta, with Reece James and Tino Livramento both doubtful through injury.

Thomas Tuchel’s England side progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after a 2-0 victory over Panama – but are there more questions than answers for the Three Lions…

The World Cup knockout stages are underway and the path to glory looks fiendishly hard for Thomas Tuchel's men - how far do you think they can go?

England face DR Congo in the first knockout round of the World Cup 2026. Which XI would you choose to face the African side?

Thomas Tuchel's side will take on the African outfit on Wednesday in Atlanta after topping their group - their top spot confirmed after a nervy victory over Panama at the weekend.

Tuchel's England top Group L, grinding past Panama in a 2-0 win that secured first place and a simpler path in the knockout rounds on paper

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but questions remain over the balance of Thomas Tuchel's squad.

England begin the knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday knowing there is little room for error as they face a confident DR Congo side...

England will face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 stage and Thomas Tuchel has been sent a warning about the fixture