England put in a “clinical” performance against Panama, according to the Central American side’s head coach Hernan Dario Gomez, who said that there was an “enormous" gulf in class between the two sides.
England blew Panama away 6-1 in their second Group G match and sealed their place in the round of 16 having beaten Tunisia 2-1 in their first match at the World Cup in Russia.
“We could have conceded even more. The difference in class between England and Panama is enormous, England’s performance in this game was clinical,” Gomez told reporters at the post-match press conference.
Panama’s goal against England, scored by defender Felipe Baloy in the 78th minute, was their first ever at the World Cup.
“When Felipe Baloy scored, I felt such an emotional upturn. God himself helped him score that goal!” the coach said.
Panama will play against Tunisia in their third group-stage game on Thursday, while England will play Belgium, who beat Tunisia 5-2, on the same day.
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