Ghana earns surprise World Cup draw with England
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England will make their way to New York later for their last group game against Panama England sweat on the fitness of Reece James - who could fill in at right back if he is injured? Ecuador are currently set to be England's next opponents in the last 32 if Thomas Tuchel's side finish top after they stunned Germany leaving Scotland on the brink of elimination Who will England play if they don't win their group?
England XI vs Panama: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup - Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford pushing for starts as Declan Rice allay fitness fears
England face Panama in their final group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday evening.The Three Lions need a victory to finish as Group L winners following their
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England fought until the end to try and gain separation from Ghana. The Three Lions came close late in the second half, when Nico O'Reilly hit the post and Harry Kane sent a shot high over the bar. Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made just three saves behind a defense that held firm against England's star-studded attack.
At the same time, there is no avoiding the fact that the fitness or otherwise of Saka has become one of the dominant stories of this England campaign. He came off the bench against Croatia and Ghana, and it remains to be seen whether he is fit enough to start against Panama on Saturday.
After a disappointing 0-0 draw against Ghana, England will look to bounce back to winning ways when they face already-eliminated Panama in their final group stage match of the World Cup at New York/New Jersey on Saturday.
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