England player ratings as former Liverpool star Jarell Quansah limps out of win
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Jude Bellingham was the standout performer as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, with Harry Kane also breaking the Three Lions' all-time World Cup scoring record by surpassing Gary LinekerJarell Quansah started England's World Cup game with Panama(Image: Getty Images)Jude Bellingham propelled England to the summit of Group L, as Harry Kane simultaneously became the Three Lions' all-time leading goalscorer at World Cup finals, eclipsing Gary Lineker, in a 2-0 triumph over Panama.The outstanding Bellingham opened the scoring with a clever hooked effort from a corner on 62 minutes to break the deadlock following a labored opening hour from Thomas Tuchel's side. Bellingham, operating in a deep midfield role, was excellent throughout, and moments after finding the net, he turned creator, setting up skipper Kane to nod home his third goal of the competition.The English were considerably below their peak during a fairly lackluster first half, where they struggled to find their rhythm and appeared vulnerable at the back.However, they seized control after the interval and arguably should have prevailed by a greater margin as the match opened up in the closing stages and opportunities were squandered.It wasn't entirely positive news, however, as the England right-back jinx struck once more.
Before that, here are the player ratings from the New York/New Jersey Stadium...Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring against Panama(Image: Getty Images)England Player RatingsJordan Pickford 6: Some uncertain moments in possession but was largely untested.Jarell Quansah 6: England's injury woes struck once more. Has firmly cemented his spot.Nico O'Reilly 6: Fitted into midfield seamlessly and therefore his contribution from the left was difficult to fault.Elliot Anderson 6: Excellent in possession, tidy and clearly developing as a footballer.Jude Bellingham 8: Cometh the hour, cometh the man.
England's main man.Bukayo Saka 7: Produced some fine moments and flashes of brilliance, ultimately rewarded with a corner assist.Morgan Rogers 6: Improved as the match progressed, though this performance confirmed that when it comes to a choice involving Bellingham, there is only ever one outcome.Marcus Rashford 7: Considerably more effective than Gordon on the left flank. Fully justified his inclusion.Harry Kane 7: Broke Gary Lineker's World Cup goals record as he got back on the score sheet.