England players' ratings against Panama: Who led to victory in a tense Group L final?

In an exciting match against Panama, the England team secured promotion to the knockout phase of the World Cup as the winners of Group L. Despite initial difficulties in breaking through Panama's defense, the English managed to tip the scales in their favor thanks to the determination and effectiveness of their key players. The first half was marked by an even game, with Marcus Rashford posing the biggest threat to the Panama defense. However, it was Jude Bellingham who played a key role in the second half of the match. In the 62nd minute, Bellingham effectively used Bukayo Saka's cross from a corner kick, opening the scoring.  Just five minutes later, Bellingham was back in the spotlight when he assisted Harry Kane's goal. The England captain scored with a header, increasing the lead to 2-0 and at the same time making history as England's top scorer at the World Cup, overtaking Gary Lineker. Despite a late breakthrough by Panama, whose stoppage-time goal was disallowed for offside, England retained the lead, thus avoiding a potentially more difficult knockout draw that could have resulted in a round of 16 clash with Spain. This victory gives the English a favorable starting position in the rest of the tournament, and their form gives optimism for further challenges on the world football stage. --- ## Related Articles 1. [World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/cau-thu-tre-barcelona-chia-se-ve-giac-mo-world-cup-sau-khi-tay-ban-nha-dan-au-bang) 2. [Leandro Trossard giúp Bỉ vượt qua vòng bảng World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/leandro-trossard-giup-bi-vuot-qua-vong-bang-world-cup-2026)