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England already guaranteed World Cup knockout rounds before Panama match

• England has secured its place in the World Cup knockout rounds ahead of their final Group L match against Panama.
• Their qualification was confirmed after Uruguay’s defeat by Spain on Friday night.
• Thomas Tuchel’s team is guaranteed to be among the top eight third-placed finishers, ensuring progression regardless of their result against Panama.
• England aims to finish top of Group L, which they can achieve by matching Ghana’s result against Croatia.
• Topping the group would set up a last-32 tie in Atlanta against a third-placed team, currently projected to be Senegal or DR Congo.