England Face Panama At MetLife With Group Top Spot On The Line

Overview

• The Group L match is scheduled for Saturday 27 June at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford with a 10pm local kick-off and TV coverage on ITV.
• England sit top of Group L but need a win to secure first place and a more favorable position in the round of 32 draw.
• Panama are effectively eliminated after consecutive 1-0 losses to Ghana and Croatia and remain without a goal in the group.
• Pre-match coverage focuses on England team selection and fitness questions, with Declan Rice’s calf issue and possible changes for attacking places being reported as speculation rather than confirmed choices.
• Practical coverage around the game includes ticketing advice because of wider World Cup ticket problems and active bookmaker promotions, notably a new-customer 50/1 offer from Paddy Power on a goal being scored.