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Panama face daunting England test at MetLife in Group L finale
England carry momentum into the final round of fixtures as Panama chase the points they need to survive.
Panama host England at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27 in the final round of Group L fixtures. England began with a 4-2 win over Croatia and will fancy their chances of topping the group, while Panama, beaten by Ghana in their opener, may need a result here to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Form guide
England's attack fired in their opener, Harry Kane scoring twice, though questions remain over a defence that shipped two goals to Croatia. Panama have shown they can frustrate opponents, restricting Ghana for 90 minutes before conceding late, and they will look to defend deep and strike on the break against a far stronger side.
What to expect
Expect England to control possession and probe a compact Panama block. The visitors' depth, with Saka and Rashford able to change games from the bench, should prove decisive, while Panama will pin their hopes on set pieces and quick transitions.
Prediction: England to win 3-0. The gulf in quality and squad depth should tell, and England will want a convincing performance to enter the knockouts in form.
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