England 6-1 Panama: 5 Talking Points, World Cup 2018

England v Panama: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
England v Panama: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

#5 England's World Cup starts now

England v Panama: Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Gareth Southgate has done well but bigger tests await England

Two games. Two wins. The result saw the Three Lions move level with Belgium on six points and the final game between the two will decide who tops the group.

Tunisia and Panama are minnows at the World Cup and England were expected to beat them comfortably - even if Tunisia did make things difficult by nearly hanging on for a draw.

Also read: England vs Tunisia - 5 Talking Points

But Southgate will know that the business end of the tournament begins now. Topping the group will be crucial to deciding who they face in the Round of 16.

While Group H is no closer to being decided, they will be wary of facing one of Colombia, Poland, Senegal or Japan. The latter two currently top the group.

Before all that, though, is the supremely-talented Belgium side that has also scored eight goals past Tunisia and Panama, winning their fixtures without having to switch to top gear.

Panama and Tunisia will go home but an exciting final group stage game awaits us when the Red Devils take on the Three Lions - one between two evenly-matched, well-balanced teams.

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