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Harry Kane has become the current top scorer in the World Cup with five goals in two matches.

After another incredible FPL season it looks as if he may become an essential asset to own on World Cup Fantasy too. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard looks like he could offer the best value when looking to invest in England’s attack.

We’ve got all the goals and assists from the Three Lions’ spectacular win over Panama tonight, and we’ll bring you the details of Japan v Senegal and Poland v Colombia tomorrow morning.

ENGLAND 6-1 PANAMA

TOP-SCORING PLAYERS

  • Harry Kane (£11.0m) – 16 points
  • John Stones (£5.5m) – 14 points
  • Jesse Lingard (£7.5m) – 9 points
  • Kieran Trippier (£5.5m) – 9 points
  • Felipe Baloy (£5.0m) – 7 points
  • Raheem Sterling (£9.0m) – 5 points
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£6.0m) – 4 points
  • Ricardo Avila (£4.5m) – 4 points

Harry Kane’s (£11.0m) first-ever England hat-trick put him in pole position in the World Cup Golden Boot race on Sunday afternoon.

The Tottenham forward found the net three times as the Three Lions absolutely blew away Panama to qualify for the knockout stages, with defender John Stones (£5.5m) also scoring twice.

Such a dominant display may force a shift in the World Cup Fantasy market towards some of England’s key assets, even if it is Belgium up next for Gareth Southgate’s side.

Stones opened the scoring in the eighth minute as he headed home a Kieran Trippier (£5.5m) corner, completely unmarked.

Then in the 22nd minute England were awarded a penalty after Jesse Lingard (£7.5m) was bundled over. Kane stepped up and, despite two minutes of attempted gamesmanship from Panama’s players, smashed the ball into the top left-hand corner.

14 minutes later, Lingard got the goal that his performances against Tunisia and Panama deserved. Playing a nice little one-two with Sterling on the edge of the box, he let fly from distance and curled the ball into the top right-hand corner.

In the 40th minute, Stones had his second. In the aftermath of a free-kick, Kane headed back across goal to Sterling, whose nod was saved by Jaime Penedo (£4.5m). However, Stones was on hand to head high into the net to make it 4-0.

Kane netted the fifth goal in first-half stoppage time, once again from the penalty spot. Both he and Stones were hauled down in the box by Panama defenders and initially it was unclear which of the two simultaneous fouls had been penalised by the referee. It was later confirmed that Kane would receive the additional two points for winning the penalty and he dispatched it into the same part of the goal as his first.

Kane didn’t know much about it when he completed his hat-trick. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£6.0m) took a shot from outside the box and his shot cannoned off the back of Kane’s foot to redirect it past Penedo.

With the result firmly in the bag, Kane and Lingard were withdrawn for Fabian Delph (£5.0m) and Jamie Vardy (£8.5m) to get some game-time. However, England took their foot off the gas after those changes, conceding in the 78th minute.

Ricardo Avila’s (£4.5m) free-kick from the left was turned into the net by 37-year-old substitute Felipe Baloy (£5.0m), frustrating those invested in England’s defence. However, owners of Trippier were fortunate to avoid losing their clean sheet. The Tottenham man was substituted off in the 70th minute before the goal, therefore banking the four points for a shutout.

With Romelu Lukaku (£10.0m) and Eden Hazard (£10.0m) both doubts for Belgium in Gameround 3, the form of Kane and Lingard may tempt Fantasy managers to invest in them before the Group Stages end.

ENGLAND XI (3-1-4-2): Pickford; Maguire, Stones, Walker; Henderson; Young, Lingard (Delph 63’), Lotus-Cheek, Trippier (Rose 70’); Kane (Vardy 63’), Sterling.

PANAMA XI (4-1-4-1): Penedo; Davis, Escobar, R Torres, Murillo; Gomez (Baloy 69’); Rodriguez, Godoy (Avila 63’), Cooper, Barcenas (Arroyo 69’); Perez.

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  1. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Elshenawy (v. SAra), Ben Mustapha (v. Pan)
    Kimmich (v. SKor), Fagner (v. Ser), Granqvist (v. Mex), Rodriguez (v. CRica), Sakai (v. Pol)
    Coutinho (v. Ser), JRod (Sen), Isco (v. Mar), Meza (v. Nig), Inui (v. Pol)
    Ronaldo (v. Iran), Costa (v. Mar), Reus (v. SKor)

    Am I missing anything major here? Slightly worried about no captain option for day 2, Meza is my only okay, but I don't see many other options.

    Is this team good enough to BB? Was planning on holding it until next GW worn the extra 5m.

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Solid team, someone said that meza could be rested for a more experienced player though

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks. Day 2 it's a bit of a fantasy washout.

    2. samidace
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Great team, but not sure about sakai, maybe downgrade rodriguez to akanji and upgrade sakai to lovren (vs isl)

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    James or other?
    Fagner good enough option?
    Maybe Cheryshev in place of Quintero ?

    Elshenawy - Mustapha
    Rudiger - Carvajal - Akanji - Cedric - Fagner
    Coutinho - James - Isco - Quintero - Inui
    Ronaldo - Costa - Reus

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      G2G imo

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks 😉

    2. Jarod1
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      How about Rudiger? Is he nailed?

  3. Bardo9
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Who do you think will score more:

    Salah against a weak Saudi team with heated political banter going on behind the scenes or

    Costa against a tight knit Moroccan side that is out to prove their nations side at the world level.

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Salah will be hungry for goals, and I heard in here that Costa only had 2 shots against Portugal so probs Salah

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Most players are hungry for goals. I'm sure Messi is hungry for goals and he has none.

      2. Bardo9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        I’m going with Salah. On PKs too so I see him getting a brace at a minimum.

        Put the 0.5m in the bank too.

        Thank you!

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Costa

  4. Farke in hell
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Why do people think Lukaku is likely to be rested?

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Injured

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        And qualified.

  5. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    A) Hummels
    B) R Rodriguez

    1. Bardo9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      B

  6. Zlat-man
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Rate these playera for gw3

    A. Modric
    B. Batshuayi

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Not sure why you would consider either; Modric to be rested

      1. Zlat-man
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Seems logical about Modric.

        But if Kaku dont start, Batman sure to get a start. Right?

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      6
      4

    3. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Can see both teams playing out a 0-0 with everyone trying to get yellow cards.

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        England v Belgium that is.

  7. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    A) Meza and Sakai
    B) Sassi and Akanji

  8. LSP
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    A) Messi & Sassi
    B) Reus & Mueller

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      A

  9. ludaslol
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Carvajal good replacment for Danilo?

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Yes

    2. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Or a Portuguese 5.5 def

  10. NUFCAndrew
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    For this gameweek only, Messi or Ronaldo?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Messi

      1. Bardo9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        This

  11. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Morning dzz, thoughts on what to do next? WC or just use a transfer?

    Jesus Cavani (tough fix) Lukaku(Injured?)
    Isco Eriksen (tough fix) Jrod Layun Cueva
    Varela (rotation?) Danilo (injured) Meunier (rotation) Mojica Pavard (rotation)
    Uzoho E.hadji

    A: WC
    B: Take out Lukaku and Danilo >> xxx + xxx (-4)

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      A

  12. Paddy Gooner
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Good to go for WC/BB .....???

    Muslera (Ben Mustafa)
    Akanji, Kimmich, Mojica (Hegazy, Varela)
    Coutinho, JamRod, Isco, Cheryshev (Inui)
    Costa, Salah, Ronaldo

    Any suggestions?

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Don't like Varela, especially if you are backing Cheryshev.

      1. Paddy Gooner
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Was trying to get Fagner, but 0.5m short

        1. palace ash
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          Cheryshev to Sassi (on pens vs Panama)

          1. Paddy Gooner
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 21 days ago

            Thank you. Great Idea.

  13. Eden Wizard
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Hello! Please RMWCT

    Sommer Uhozo
    Kimmich Marcelo Carvajal Maloul (Tunisia) Moreno (Mex)
    Mueller Coutinho Cheryshev Quintero (Col) Badri (Tunisia)
    Jesus Costa Kaku

    Wanting to catch the risers and hope to bank the profit for R16!

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      You won't catch profit. All players would have to rise more than 0.3 to break the bank. Not going to happen.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        I think Kaku, Costa, Coutinho, Cheryshev, Quintero will rise.

        1. palace ash
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          So they would have to rise 1m each...

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 21 days ago

            I think you're being very narrow-minded about this. I'm not saying they'll blow the extra 5ml but having extra value over rivals teams (either by early purchase or, profit to spend) is an advantage.

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Points over Euros 🙄 🙂

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        True enough! So is it a bad team? 😆

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Kane Salah or Reus or Lukaku

      Rises will only be 0.1 - 0.3

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Kane rested, Salah looked terrible, Reus is a good choice, Lukaku injured & rested.

        Indeed but that's theoretically £1ml ahead of rivals!

  14. Rohirrims
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Costa, Reus, Kane
    Coutinho, James, Cheryshev, *, Sassi
    Carvajal, Lovren, Varela, Kimmich, R Rodriguez
    Gallese, Alisson

    Have 6 million:
    A) Claeson
    B) Cueva

    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      B

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Quintero

      1. Rohirrims
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Double up on Colombia against Senegal?

  15. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Reus or Salah ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Reus

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        This

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Reus or salah?
    Also Ricardo Rodriguez or kimmich?
    Leaning towards Mo and kimmich atm

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      See above
      Kimmich

    2. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Reus Kimmich

  17. yakirh
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Hector nailed?
    Would prefer Kimmich but playing local game where Hector is cheaper

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Yep.

  18. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Who are the best strikers/mids we should be aiming for this week?

    Own Lukaku and Cavani and might sell

    1. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      I'd say keep Cavani. Russia's back line is fragile and prone to mistakes.

  19. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Argentina still have a chance for Qualifying ? Which scenario they need for that ?

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      BAN - Failure us Google and interpret a 4 line data set.

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        use* 🙄

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        SELECT COUNT(*) as 'helpful' FROM replies WHERE username != 'NORTHERNBOYSLOVEGRAVS';

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          0

          😆 😆

          1. rainy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 21 days ago

            😛

    2. Bardo9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      If Argentina win, Iceland has to win and get a larger goal differential.

      if Argentina lose or tie then they’re out.

    3. CaTriEm
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      They must beat Nigeria. However if Iceland beat Croatia, Argentina must better their winning margin.

    4. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Beat Nigeria with a better result than Iceland (vs. Croatia)

    5. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Ok, thanks folks, Messi is a must then

      1. yakirh
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Thank you! Finally some Messi love around here

  20. Farke in hell
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Hazard a good replacement for Lukaku or is he going to be rested too?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Marty said as much

  21. Sharkytect
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    best 5.5 defender for this one match?

    1. Bardo9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      R Rodriguez

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Better than Granqvist?

        1. Bardo9
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          Yes. They have a more favorable matchup. Both are on pens so that cancels out. R rod is more attacking

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Rodriguez
      Carvajal
      Guerreiro

      Popular picks

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Fagner @ 5.0 looks good value

  22. 420king
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    WC team:

    Sommer, Ben Mustapha
    Gabr, Fagner, Akanji, Kimmich, Carvajal
    Coutinho, Shaqiri (Isco), Quintero, Inui, Cheryshev
    Messi Reus Neymar

    Any suspicious choices here? Playing BB. Worried about Ben Mustapha.
    Thanks.

    1. InvertedWinger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Talk me through Messi over Ronaldo?

      1. palace ash
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Don't own him, but last time Argentina HAD TO WIN, he got a hattrick.

        1. 420king
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          Got two goals last time he played Nigeria too.

      2. Bardo9
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Iran is actually a tough side. Look at how they controlled Spain.

        Therefore I see portugal netting 2 goals max. The odds that cr7 scores both with the pressure he will face isn’t likely.

        Messi on the other hand has a less defensive Nigerian squad. He will be getting more space and will be playing with the guys he wants to play with so hopefully better chemistry. It was also his birthday today I believe so expect some magic.

        1. 420king
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          Agreed. Although you never know with Ronaldo (he always has 3 goals in him), I'm going with the Cinderella story Messi for this one.

    2. InvertedWinger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Cheers for the replies!

  23. anish10
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Hows this WC looking:

    Salah - Ronaldo - Reus
    Shaqiri - Coutinho - J.Rod - Chereysev - Inui
    Rudiger - Gabr - Fagner - Carvajal - Akanji
    Patricio - Uzuho

    Will wait to see if Salah starts, also is Shaqiri worth risking?

    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Sorry B.Mustapha instead of Uzuho

  24. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Ok, dont laugh ! 🙂
    What are chances that Mitrovic scores ?

    1. 420king
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Around 30%

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Nah, im not living in wonderland, Serbs cant dump Brazil from world cup and i hope that we dont beat negative record with huge Brazil win...

        1. 420king
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 21 days ago

          That was according to bookies. They don't think it's likely, but could happen.

  25. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Will kane start vs belgium?
    Also defend atm:-
    Godin varela Sabaly dalsgaard akanji
    Varela is out,don't see dalsgaard or Sabaly keeping a cs,right call to do:-
    Varela--->kimmich(-4)? He has good assist potential too

    1. thekingiii
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Where did you see Varela is out?

  26. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Pick one from each please? Thanks :

    A - Messi
    B - Ronaldo

    1 - Guerriero
    2 - Cedric

    X - Nacho
    Y - Carvajal
    Z - Miranda

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Messi
      Guerriero
      Carvajal

    2. InvertedWinger
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Impossible choice.
      2. Cedric only because Guerreiro an injury doubt
      Y

    3. 420king
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      A1Y

  27. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Lukaku out for Costa or Griezmann?

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Costa

  28. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Good Morning. So where is my RLC assist? Did he not get one for Kane’s last goal?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Oh no was it not counted that’s bad. They must not goal deflected shots then 🙁

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 21 days ago

        Unfortunately not given, bit of a shambles really. At least Stones (max cap) saved the day for me

  29. Feeling_blue
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    I played my WC for round 3 last night. I now want to make some more transfers and it says it'll cost me points. Is my WC not still active?

  30. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 21 days ago

    Why all the love for reus?

    1. Bardo9
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 days ago

      Good form
      Weak Korean side
      Must win situation
      Fire power galore