Jude Bellingham has admitted he took more satisfaction from creating a piece of history than finding the net himself during England's 2-0 win over Panama to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s side secured top spot in Group L.

England and Panama are level in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup match. Marcus Rashford came closest to opening the scoring with a low shot that Panama’s goalkeeper saved. England are currently level on points with Ghana,

England has four points through two games to open the 2026 World Cup. Here's how it could line up against Panama in the group stage finale.

Elliot Anderson featured as England beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday in his first display since Manchester City agreed a £116million fee to sign him from Nottingham Forest. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored for the Three Lions,

By Fernando Kallas EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 27 (Reuters) - Thomas Tuchel said England had done what was needed after Jude Bellingham dragged them through a stubborn Panama test on Saturday, scoring and setting up Harry Kane in a 2-0 win that sent them into the World Cup round of 32 as Group L winners.

Panama's results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the World Cup so far - so what can England expect from them?

Jude Bellingham was the star of the show as England secured top spot in Group L at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday. The midfielder broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark before assisting Harry Kane soon after as Thomas Tuchel's side produced an otherwise uninspiring display despite the positive result.