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Panama vs England: Saka, Rashford start for Three Lions in final World Cup group match

Panama vs England: Saka, Rashford start for Three Lions in final World Cup group match

Summary

England will play Panama in their final match of the World Cup group stage at MetLife Stadium. England has already qualified for the next round and wants to finish first in their group, while Panama hopes to end their tournament with a good result.

Key Facts

  • The match takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, made five changes to the starting lineup, including Jarell Quansah’s first World Cup start.
  • England defeated Croatia 4-2 but drew 0-0 with Ghana earlier in the group stage.
  • Panama is last in the group with zero points from their first two matches.
  • Panama’s key midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla is injured and on the bench again.
  • England’s players Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are in the starting lineup.
  • Tuchel expects a tough match as Panama is known for strong defense and playing as underdogs.
  • In the same group, Croatia must win or draw against Ghana to advance to the next round.
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