England secured their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup as winners of Group L, beating Panama 2-0 with both goals arriving in the second half.
For long periods England struggled to find a way past a stubborn Panama side that held on doggedly through a goalless first half. The breakthrough finally came in the second half through Jude Bellingham, whose strike unlocked the game.
Harry Kane doubled the lead soon after with a header. It was his 11th World Cup goal, an all-time record for England, underlining his status as the team's most prolific marksman at the tournament.
The 2-0 win means England finish top of Group L and march on to the round of 32. It was exactly the result they needed after a more cautious run through the group stage.
Panama drew praise for a resilient and impressive display, frustrating England for more than an hour before the deadlock was broken and the game opened up.
The same matchday reshaped the wider picture beyond Group L. Croatia's victory over Ghana confirmed that Scotland, in another group, had been eliminated, as they would not finish among the best third-placed teams.
There was jubilant reaction among England supporters, including at a fan park back home, with Sky's coverage from New Jersey capturing the mood. With the group secured, England now turn their attention to the knockout rounds.