England recovered from a dour first-half performance to beat Panama 2-0 and top their World Cup group. Thomas Tuchel’s side failed to break down Ghana and also created little of note in the first half against stubborn Panama,

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England turned on the style in the second half to beat Panama and ensure their progression into the World Cup knockout stages as Group L winners. It was a slow start from the Three Lions, who lacked tempo in the opening 45 minutes as they struggled to break their opponents down.

England assistant manager Anthony Barry has remained positive about his side’s first-half performance against Panama and feels a breakthrough is coming soon. "We just concentrate on our own game, just another example there are no easy games at the World Cup,