England fans boo hydration break as heavy rain showers New York Stadium
Supporters arrive at New York/New Jersey Stadium for Panama v England
England fans widely booed the hydration break during the first half of their World Cup clash against Panama at a wet and mild New York Stadium.
Upon the referee’s whistle for the hydration break, fans began to boo with jeers echoing around the stadium as the rain continued.
England supporters also booed the hydration breaks during the Three Lions’ previous World Cup games against Croatia and Ghana, as the stoppages continue to draw criticism.
Fifa decided to mandate that each game of the competition include two three-minute stoppages, one in each half, for the first time at this tournament to help players cope with the intense heat and humidity of the North American summer.
England must win or better Ghana’s result against Croatia to qualify as group winners from Group L but a draw against Panama and a win by Ghana over Croatia will see The Three Lions qualify as Group L runners-up; If England qualify as group winners, they will next play at 5pm BST on Wednesday 1 July, but if Thomas Tuchel’s side finish second, they will play at 12am BST on 3 July.
