England beat Panama 6-1, through to knockout stage

Sports Desk: England are through to the knockout stage of the World Cup after a record-breaking performance against Panama.

The team won 6-1 with the most goals they have ever scored in a World Cup finals.

Two penalties and a deflection from Harry Kane, two headers from John Stones and a stunning strike from Jesse Lingard left Panama in tatters.

The hat trick from the captain made him the first England player to score five goals in the group stage.

Kane told the BBC afterwards: "Fantastic. So proud of the boys. We are doing something tough but we've been working on our set pieces. It's just fantastic."

About the crowd, he said: "It's been brilliant. It's what the World Cup is about - everyone coming together."
 

Source: Agencies
 

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