Marcus Rashford replaces Anthony Gordon for England against Panama
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
England faces Panama in the World Cup at 5pm EDT/10pm BST. Early reports indicate that Marcus Rashford will take over from Anthony Gordon on the left side. In addition, Jarell Quansah is set to make his World Cup debut, filling in for the injured Reece James at right-back. Bukayo Saka is expected to replace Noni Madueke, and Morgan Rogers will join Jude Bellingham in the midfield as England aims to break down Panama's defense. Croatia is also playing Ghana in the group's other match.
- •Kick-off set for 5pm EDT/10pm BST.
- •Jarell Quansah to debut in place of Reece James.
- •Marcus Rashford replaces Anthony Gordon.
- •Bukayo Saka and Morgan Rogers expected to start.
- •Croatia plays Ghana in another group match.
- 7:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Panama v England: World Cup 2026 – live
"⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Scott ⚽️ Croatia v Ghana – live news from the group’s other game England’s opposition tonight. Bone up on the team that started this tournament as the 33rd best in the world with our team and player guides. Start with their star man Michael Amir Murillo and click on through … … and there’s some early team news from our man on the spot. Over to you, Jacob Steinberg … Hello from New Jersey. Word is filtering through that Marcus Rashford is to replace Anthony Gordon on the left when England face Panama later. Jarell Quansah is also expected to make his World Cup debut, replacing the injured Reece James at right-back. Bukayo Saka is in line to replace Noni Madueke and in an attacking move it seems Morgan Rogers will come in for the rested Declan Rice and link with Jude Bellingham as Tuchel tries to find a way to break down Panama’s low block. Continue reading...
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