England Beat Panama but Tuchel's Football Looks Familiarly Flat

England booked their place in the round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Panama, yet the performance left fans and pundits questioning whether anything has truly changed under Thomas Tuchel. Despite the individual brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, the Three Lions produced a slow, flat display reminiscent of the Gareth Southgate era.

Panama caused problems on the counter and exposed England's inability to raise the tempo, while Tuchel's tactical adjustments failed to alter the fundamental rhythm of the team. The result was a victory, but the debate around England's style of play is far from settled.