Rice injury assessed as England head into Panama decider

Rice a doubt, Saka pushed, England stumble in goalless Ghana draw

England drew 0–0 with Ghana on Tuesday, and the bigger worry is what happens next (2). The performance was flat. Declan Rice is now being assessed ahead of Saturday's Panama match, though early belief is the issue is nothing serious (5). Patrick Vieira saw it clearly: "When Bukayo Saka was on the field at the end he brought something different to Noni Madueke. But overall I'm not worried about England's performance" (3).

Panama on Saturday, win or risk the group

England face Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night with Group L on the line (1). After the 4–2 win over Croatia and the Ghana stalemate, a victory is needed to secure top spot. Panama arrive with Jose Cordoba, Carlos Harvey, and Cecilio Waterman all in the frame (1). Tuchel's defence looked shaky against Croatia. Ghana exposed it further. Panama will feel they can cause trouble.

Rice injury being assessed, believed to be nothing serious

Declan Rice has been managing hamstring neural pain since Christmas and played through it again against Ghana (5). The injury is being assessed ahead of Saturday's match. The early word is that it is not serious, but Tuchel faces a real call, Jamie Carragher argued before Tuesday that England cannot afford to rest him.

Arsenal expected to sign Morgan Rogers quickly

Arsenal are expected to sign Aston Villa and England forward Morgan Rogers, with the deal tipped to move fast (2). The transfer would bring another England international into Arteta's squad. An £80m figure was mentioned in reports but the actual truth of that number remains unclear (2).

Freya Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City Lionesses

England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses (7). The deal keeps the forward at the club through the coming seasons.

Fan reactions

The frustration is palpable. Fans are split on Tuchel's approach after the Ghana draw, with many pointing to the midfield looking sluggish without a fully fit Rice. Away from the World Cup, Arsenal supporters are also tracking Ethan Nwaneri's development, his Marseille loan and England training involvement are being picked apart in detail. Read more on r/Gunners.