TUCHEL FACES SELECTION DECISIONS FOR ENGLAND'S PANAMA MATCH

Thomas Tuchel must decide on team changes for England's World Cup group match against Panama on Sunday, following a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday. Tuchel made two alterations for the Ghana fixture, introducing Djed Spence and Marc Guehi in place of Nico O'Reilly and John Stones. The England head coach now faces choices on whether to recall O'Reilly and Stones, rest Declan Rice, or select Marcus Rashford in the starting XI.

Former England forward Alan Shearer told BBC Sport that he expects further changes to the team for the Panama fixture. Shearer stated that Bukayo Saka and Rashford have demonstrated sufficient capability in substitute appearances across both matches to merit starting positions. Shearer also predicted that O'Reilly will return at left-back, replacing Spence in the lineup. The broadcaster invited supporters to select their preferred starting XI using an interactive tool.

England's fitness status requires assessment ahead of the Panama match, with James and Rice scheduled for evaluation according to reporting one day prior to the Ghana game. The outcome of these assessments may influence Tuchel's final selection decisions for the upcoming fixture.