Bellingham shines in deeper role during England's win over Panama
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jude Bellingham delivered an impressive performance in a deeper midfield role during England's 2-0 victory over Panama. He recorded a goal and an assist, which has created a selection dilemma for coach Thomas Tuchel ahead of England's knockout match against DR Congo this Wednesday. With Declan Rice expected to return to the starting lineup, Tuchel must decide how to structure his midfield effectively. Bellingham's success in this role complicates choices for the team's formation, especially following his earlier struggles against Ghana.
- •Bellingham scores and assists in England's 2-0 win over Panama
- •Tuchel faces midfield choices ahead of match with DR Congo
- •Rice's expected return adds complexity to lineup decisions
- •Bellingham's deeper role may challenge traditional formations
- •England aims for success in upcoming knockout fixtures
"Paul Merson thinks England boss Thomas Tuchel has a bit of a midfield headache after Jude Bellingham's excellent performance in a deeper role in the 2-0 win over Panama.
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