Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThomas Tuchel and England are currently enduring a second successive 0-0 draw, entering the break against Panama.The Three Lions have scarcely displayed the qualities required of World Cup champions since their opening victory vs Croatia.After a thriller, high-octane second-half against the Luka Modric-led side, England haven't scored in 135 minutes of play, so, how can they change that against Panama after the break?Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: Ian Wright reveals one England player he wants to see, as Three Lions deliver torrid performance vs Panama, 2026 World CupIn the Three Lions' opener against Croatia, who are currently up 1-0 vs Ghana and in pole position to finish Group L in the top spot, England scored two in each half of football.Thomas Tuchel's team appears incapable of dismantling a low-block, with constant calls for "patience" from pundits and England staff, despite failing to create consistently high-quality chances. You may like England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchels team make final preparations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start How to watch Panama vs England for FREE England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchels team make final preperations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start England have averaged a shockingly low 0.06xG per shot in their last 135 minutes of football, with 28 attempts and no goals.In his dissection of the "lack of quality" England have displayed at this World Cup tournament, Ian Wright called on an unlikely player who could change things for Tuchel's men at the tournament.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I'd like to see someone like Ivan Toney. We need to hold the ball up there, do more than just putting it in [wildly]," said Wright.Gary Neville agreed with the sentiment, acknowledging that England are a side set up to face big teams, not "underdogs" who are willing to defend and play for the counter."We are struggling badly to break them down. He may have to play with two strikers, Toney and Kane, after half-time," confessed Neville.England resume the half in second position in the Group L table, in dire need of a goal, and perhaps a change in personnel, to top the standings.TOPICSIan WrightIvan ToneyThomas TuchelEnglandPanamaKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
