England vs Panama, LIVE World Cup 2018: Goals and latest reaction as Harry Kane scores hat-trick to seal progression to last-16

Follow all the action from the Group G clash in Nizhny Novgorod

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England will be desperate to build on their dramatic late victory against Tunisia and take a commanding stance in Group G when they take on Panama. Gareth Southgate’s side played some of the best football any team has produced in the tournament in the opening 30 minutes, but hit a wall when Tunisia equalised from the spot.

England’s team appeared to have been leaked after a photographer snapped the line-up written on paper held by assistant manager Steve Holland. Marcus Rashford may start over Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek replaces the injured Dele Alli.

Panama marked their first ever World Cup appearance with a 3-0 defeat against Belgium. The Panamanians fought hard but fell short of quality in the final third, picking up five yellow cards in the process.

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What time is it?

England vs Panama kicks off at 13:00 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

BBC will show live coverage on BBC One and on the BBC Sport website.

Odds

England: 1/4

Panama: 15/1

Draw: 5/1

Prediction

England 3 vs 0 Panama. Surely there is only one possible result in this game. Panama eventually crumbled under Belgium’s pressure and offered very little going forward. If England can replicate the standard of play they set in the opening exchanges against Tunisia, there is no reason why they can’t put a few past their opponents.

Key Points

• It's day 11 in Russia and the final round of games of the second stage of the group stage
• First up, England take on Panama in Nizhny Novgorod at 1pm
• Raheem Sterling starts ahead of Marcus Rashford for Gareth Southgate's side
• Then Senegal play Japan at 4pm in Ekaterinburg
• Finally, James Rodriguez's Colombia face Robert Lewandowski's Poland in Kazan at 7pm

[23 June 2018 15:35 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of England vs Panama.

Join us for build-up, the latest team news and minute-by-minute coverage. 

[24 June 2018 08:32 · Jack de Menezes]

Today's the day that England could book their place in the last-16 of the World Cup - something that would ease a tonne of pressure on next Thursday's game against Belgium.

A win against Panama will see Gareth Southgate's side join Belgium on six points each, confirming Group G's top two, and leave the pair to battle it out to see who will top the group.

But a shock defeat against Panama will leave them exposed to potential group stage-elimination for the second World Cup in a row.

With kick-off scheduled for 16:00 BST, we'll bring you all the latest build-up and talking points on what is sure to be another busy day at Russia 2018.

[24 June 2018 09:00 · Jack de Menezes]

Who are you backing to win today's encounter?

[24 June 2018 09:30 · Jack de Menezes]

Gareth Southgate has spoken over the weekend about the whole teamsheet leak furore, and in true Southgate style, he's attempted to quash the row that has emerged between the media and fans.

It was of course the England boss who triggered the row by claiming the media should get behind the Three Lions, but he has since clarified that his wording could have been better on the matter and that he understands they are in Russia to do a job themselves.

Long story short, let's end this one here...

[24 June 2018 10:00 · Jack de Menezes]

Of course, a game against Panama is one England really should be winning.

But as we've already seen at this World Cup, write off the underdogs at your peril.

Jack Pitt-Brooke, our man in Niznhy Novgorod, explains why sticking to the script will be England's best chance of sealing their place in the last-16 this afternoon.

[24 June 2018 11:12 · Ben Burrows]

John Stones is thankful to Gareth Southgate for keeping the faith during his difficult end to the season.

"I spoke to Gareth," he said. "I got a lot of little injuries and things that weren't said out in public. That's why I wasn't in the squad as much.

"I wanted to make sure I was right to fight for my spot at City and I never took my spot for granted in the England team. Never will, or ever think like that.

"I knew I had to fight right until the end, even though some people may say different.

"Gareth's shown a lot of faith in me. I can't express enough how thankful I am for that.

"Sometimes you're in difficult spots as players where form's not right and he's got a difficult decision to make whether 'should I play him or not'.

"He knows us well enough by now, our characters, individually they're all different, it's down to him."

[24 June 2018 11:22 · Ben Burrows]

The atmosphere in Nizhny Novgorod is building nicely.

Our men on the ground are having a great time in any case.

[24 June 2018 11:30 · Ben Burrows]

After Belgium’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Tunisia in Group G, three points from Panama in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday will be enough for Gareth Southgate's side to secure qualification.

A surprise draw against the CONCACAF qualifiers would damage England’s chances of progression, but not fatally so. 

A shock defeat, however, would leave much resting on Thursday’s final Group G encounter with Belgium in Kaliningrad. 

Mark Critchley has crunched the numbers so you don't have to.

[24 June 2018 11:39 · Ben Burrows]

Team news will be along shortly.

The England dressing room is nearly ready for the Three Lions.

Not long to wait now.

[24 June 2018 11:53 · Ben Burrows]

England have arrived at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

They are currently getting a feel for their surroundings with team news imminent.

As reported earlier today we expect Raheem Sterling to keep his place with Ruben Loftus-Cheek making his full Three Lions debut.