England Qualify for World Cup Knockout Stages Before Panama Clash
Quick Look
- England has secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages before their final group game against Panama.
- With four points from two matches, they are guaranteed at least a third-place qualification spot.
- Uruguay's loss to Spain confirmed their advancement.
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Why It Matters
England has secured a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup before their final group game. They sit on four points after two games, guaranteeing at least a third-placed qualification spot.
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup has been confirmed before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
The Three Lions sit on four points after two games - meaning they are at least guaranteed one of the eight third-placed qualification spots.
Four other teams sit on four points - Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Paraguay - with four groups, including England's still to wrap up.
Uruguay's defeat by Spain on Saturday was the result that confirmed the Three Lions' place in the last 32.
England made a winning start to the tournament by beating Croatia 4-2, before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana on Tuesday.
Thomas Tuchel has already confirmed Reece James will miss the final group fixture through injury, while Declan Rice sat out of Thursday's training session.
James, 26, suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
Rice, meanwhile, who left Boston Stadium on Tuesday with strapping on his left calf, was also absent from Thursday's session at England's training base in Kansas City.
Open Questions
- Will Declan Rice play in the next match?
- What is the severity of Reece James' injury?
