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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Leander Schaerlaeckens

World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s next opponents Panama

Cristian Martínez of Panama crosses a ball against Croatia.
Cristian Martínez of Panama won the player of the match award with a sparkling display in the 1-0 defeat by Croatia. Photograph: Eduardo Lima/EPA

Panama apparently have nothing to play for when they face England in New Jersey on Saturday. After an attritional 1-0 loss to Ghana in their opener, and a slightly unlucky 1-0 defeat by Croatia, there is no path to the knockouts for Los Canaleros.

There is, however, something else at stake: a first point at a World Cup at the sixth attempt. Panama lost all three matches on their debut appearance at the 2018 edition, so getting anything against England would be a statement result.

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