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Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare Wor...
Key takeaways
- Thomas Tuchel made five changes to the team that struggled to a goalless draw against Ghana last time out with Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers and Nico O'Reilly all drafted in.
- England found it difficult to break down Panama's resolute defence in a first half painfully bereft of clear-cut chances.
- However, England upped the intensity after the break and were finally rewarded on 62 minutes when Bellingham converted Saka's corner inside the near post.
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Thomas Tuchel made five changes to the team that struggled to a goalless draw against Ghana last time out with Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers and Nico O'Reilly all drafted in.
For much of this game, it was a case of déjà vu. England found it difficult to break down Panama's resolute defence in a first half painfully bereft of clear-cut chances. They went in at the break registering just two shots on target.
However, England upped the intensity after the break and were finally rewarded on 62 minutes when Bellingham converted Saka's corner inside the near post.
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