Poland crash out as Harry Kane inspires England to humiliation of Panama — who attempt the cheekiest goal in history
PANAMA earned global praise for scoring their first goal in World Cup history in a 6-1 rout at the hands of England - but it was this sneaky attempt which also set tongues wagging.
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SNEAKY Panama tried to take advantage of England celebrations after their second goal in a 6-1 round, by taking an early kick off.
The North American outfit cunningly tried to get themselves back into it in ludicrous fashion with every England outfield star inside the opposition half celebrating Harry Kane’s penalty goal.
One Panama man quickly grabbed hold of the ball and sprinted to the centre spot as he urged his teammates to quickly join him in getting forward.
Panama trying to score during Englandâs celebrations!
â World Cup Stars (@WorldCupCMS) June 24, 2018
You canât blame them for trying! pic.twitter.com/CJtfAOPo2s
He then kicked off by passing to a colleague who then ran through towards goal with just goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to beat.
But he only got halfway down the pitch before the referee’s whistle stopped him in his tracks.
Nice try, fellas!
What was nice was seeing how much hearing the national anthem at a World Cup means to them.
Wow. Panama commentators reaction off air while they listen for the first time the Panama anthem at the World Cup.
â Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) June 24, 2018
I totally, totally understand them pic.twitter.com/dusriPyXkB
The 6-1 thrashing was England’s biggest-ever World Cup finals win, and they will breeze through to the knockout stage after two games.
A hat-trick from captain Harry Kane — which means he is now the leading scorer in the tournament with five goals — two from John Stones and a stunner from Jesse Lingard completed the crushing victory.
Kane’s man-of-the-match display had those cheeky social media types in no doubt that Kane > Messi, the stats don’t lie!
World Cup goals:
â 8Fact Football WC ð (@8Fact_Footballl) June 24, 2018
ð´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ Harry Kane = 5 goals in 152 minutes
ð¦ð· Lionel Messi = 5 goals in 4 tournaments#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/sgwm7hwPdy
ð´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ Most goals scored for @England in the #WorldCup
â SPORF (@Sporf) June 24, 2018
â½ Gary Lineker (10)
â½ Harry Kane (5)
â½ Geoff Hurst (5)
â½ Bobby Charlton (4)
â½ Michael Owen (4)
â° Harry Kane has played just 153 minutes. ð³ pic.twitter.com/vLUnMc7DLm
Panama, appearing at the first ever World Cup, are one of the tournament’s minnows, but that doesn’t make the English faithful, and former Oasis frontman, Liam Gallagher, aren’t getting a little carried away.
It's coming home
â Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 24, 2018
Still though, you’ve got to admit, the celebrations back in the UK are hard to top.
1-0!!!!!!
â HQ Sports Bar (@HQSportsBar1) June 24, 2018
JOHN STONES SENDS HQ ABSOLUTELY MENTAL!!! #WorldCup @England pic.twitter.com/ch1DH33Mj8
In the day’s other games, Japan and Senegal shared the points in a 2-2 draw that means each only need to draw their final group game to make the round of 16.
The other Group H clash saw red-hot Colombia put Poland to the sword, sending the European’s packing from the World Cup after a 3-0 result in Kazan in front of their greatest ever players.
Legendary picture!!! #Valderrama pic.twitter.com/vTldF9GBox
â The Green Turf (@eli_avot) June 24, 2018
The result caps a disastrous World Cup for world No.8 Poland, who became the first European team knocked out of the tournament.
But what could make their exit even more embarrassing? Well …
A reminder that Poland didn't play any friendly matches for almost a year so they would be seeded for this World Cup.
â Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) June 24, 2018
RESULTS:
BEST MOMENT:
It’s easy to forget that football is all about having fun. So, without further ado, we present to you a Senegal national team training session.
Whilst some players walk around looking like they donât even want to be there, the Senegal team are out there living their best life! Best training session ever ð¸ð³ Love these guys! #WorldCup #JAPSEN pic.twitter.com/Tb1TP8UD6m
â Jules Breach (@julesbreach) June 24, 2018
BEST GOAL:
England fire six past Panama, but there was none better than this dipping, curling effort from Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard.
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY:
GOOD
Forget Harry Kane, this man is England’s real hero.
yeah england won and all but this bloke managing to hold two pints in one hand and a flag in the other has all the talent #ENGPAN pic.twitter.com/QmjEkO5Cpg
â chlo (@ChloeStreet_) June 24, 2018
BAD
Furious Mo Salah could quit international football after being used in Chechen politics, according to reports.
The Egypt superstar was made an honorary citizen by the southern Russian state’s warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. But a source told CNN that Salah, 26, is unhappy with the situation and feels the Egyptian FA have allowed him to become a political pawn.
The report claims Salah does not want to be drawn on anything beyond football or be used for political gain.
- The Sun
UGLY
How’s this for classless? After Germany came from behind to stun Sweden, two German officials couldn’t help themselves taunting their rivals.
German officials taunt Sweden bench after final whistle, and handbags come out.#worldcup #GERSWE ð©ðªð¸ðª pic.twitter.com/44dqWdqPTa
â Gilles (@GrimandiTweets) June 23, 2018
WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA IS TALKING ABOUT:
Can the streak continue?
32/64 matches played at the #WorldCup
â FIFA World Cup ð (@FIFAWorldCup) June 24, 2018
And still not a single 0-0 ð pic.twitter.com/ihg7UnI87k
Is that you, former England coach, Sam Allardyce. We really hope it is.
Sam Allardyce watching England vs Panama in a pub, on his own, with a Big Mac heâs brought in with him is the best thing you'll see today ððð pic.twitter.com/biVqAmCeq2
â World Cup (@EPLBible) June 24, 2018
Two years is a long time in football. In 2016, Harry Maguire was on tour with his friends watching Euro 2016 from the stands. Now, he’s starting for England at a World Cup. Bravo!
2 years on... have a good trip lads ð´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ð¦ð¦ð¦ pic.twitter.com/b0PzlsXiJY
â Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 24, 2018
Originally published as Poland crash out as Harry Kane inspires England to humiliation of Panama — who attempt the cheekiest goal in history