Harry Kane breaks England World Cup goal record vs. Panama
Harry Kane has set a new England World Cup goal record following a 2-0 victory over Panama.
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England secured the top spot in their World Cup group after defeating Panama 2-0. The match featured goals from both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
Coverage from ESPN and AP News highlights Kane's record-breaking achievement and England's group victory. The Guardian focused on player ratings, specifically noting the contributions of Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
Reports from ESPN suggest that while England avoided a difficult knockout scenario, their overall performance remained uninspiring.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
England beat Panama 2-0.
Who scored the goals for England?
The goals were scored by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
What was the result of this win for England's standing?
England won their World Cup group.
Coverage (4)
- Kane breaks goal record as England top group www.espn.com · 3h ago
- England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group AP News · 6h ago
- World Cup player ratings: Bellingham and Rashford spark England against Panama The Guardian · 6h ago
- Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare World Cup knockout scenario ESPN · 6h ago broke it first
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