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Kane the Fantasy focus for England v Panama

Harry Kane (£11.0m) has overtake Kyle Walker (£6.0m) as the most popular World Cup Fantasy asset in England’s squad ahead of today’s meeting with Panama.

The Tottenham man scored both goals in the Three Lions win over Tunisia in Gameround 1 to convince 4.4 percent of managers to bring him into their squads.

That transfer market shift has taken Kane’s ownership to 9.7 percent, and above the previously most popular man in England’s ranks Walker, who sits in 8.6 percent of squads.

Ironically, Kane is not the most-owned player in this fixture. That honour falls to Panama’s budget striker Ismael Diaz whose price of £4.5m has led 10.2 percent of World Cup Fantasy managers to include him in their squads. The 21-year-old is not a sure starter for Panama and played just 27 minutes against Belgium in Gameround 1.

Elsewhere in the Panama squad, no other players have more than 2.3 percent ownership.

After Kane and Walker, Jesse Lingard (£7.0m) has the most owners in England’s ranks. The Manchester United midfielder had three big chances to score against Tunisia and is expected to continue in similar fashion against Panama.

Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier (£5.5m), who created six big chances in Gameround 1, is in just 5.7 percent of squads, his ownership perhaps tempered by a tough fixture against Belgium coming up in Gameround 3.

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  1. Lets Talk About 19 Baby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Thank you England, you couldn't even keep a clean sheet against a conference team. Lost my clean sheet and Trippier injured.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Trippier gets a cs

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        lol... same old numpties i see 🙂

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Hello stranger, you back next season? I’m not planning on playing myself

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Panama win the 2nd half 1-1.

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Panama could still qualify on 2nd half goal difference

  3. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is it best to play your WC for the last group games or save it until after the last 16?

    1. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on how many of your team you anticipate will be rested this week. England and Belgium could rest a few.

  4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Tunisia defender may be an easy 6 points

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      How lool..Both are crap

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        There is crap and there is Panama

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          England gave away a goal lol

  5. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Also, if I am WC'ing for round 3, do I do it now or after all the games today?

    Not sure how the price rises work etc...

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Rises are next week

  6. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    England 1 YC ahead of Belgium!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      2?

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Oh ahead as in ahead, not before. Got it

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Belgium 3 YCs.
        England 2 YCs.

  7. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Costa - Lukaku - Cavani
    Mueller - J.Rodriguez - Samedov - Inui - Nandez
    Kimmich - Pavard - Varela - Meunier - Danilo
    Olsen - Uzoho

    Current squad, would this be twist to WC?
    Coud do Lukaku --> Reus..

    1. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Tough man I’ve got similar defence and Lukaku - really want to keep the WC but want to buy risers now

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I've got Pavard Varela Danilo, who look like all missing out so will probably WC now, just wonder is this the best time to active the BB also?

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is this Dusan guy the same who wummed about Zaha not being in the GW38 squad?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      He nearly cost me my ML. Glad I didn't listen

  9. Lewa
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Trippier injured? Where do you guys get that info?

    1. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      tv

      1. Lewa
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Oh well I must have missed that then...

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Think he would have been rested against Belgium regardless

  10. Scotch Jock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Be ironic if Kane won the Golden Boot with a base of three penalties, a deflection he knew nothing about and a tap in!

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Not really. Those are the types of goals most of the Golden Boot winners score.

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly. See G. Lineker.

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      2 pens so far 🙄

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why ironic?

      1. Scotch Jock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry, yes 2 penalties so far - should have been three!

    4. The Cherry Picker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Typical Scottish...

      1. Scotch Jock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        What makes you think I'm Scottish?

  11. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one (playing a local game, prices within brackets):

    Lukaku-->
    A. Kane (10.5)
    B. Ronaldo (11.0)

    Trippier (have Pickford) -->
    A. Guerriero (5.5)
    B. Ramos (6.0)
    C. Rodriguez (5.0)

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      B
      B

    2. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      BB

  12. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    On WC. Best mid option up to 5.5m? (Already own Sassi)

    1. Rote Teufel
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Layun?

  13. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Drop one:
    A - Ronaldo (URU/ RUS)
    B - Costa (URU/ RUS)
    C - Lukaku (SEN, POL)
    D - Kane (SEN, POL)

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Lol. Sen/Pol?!

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. you know what I meant

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          You mean Japan/Senegal yeah?

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why do it now?

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Just planning ahead

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Would go for ACD

    4. travis45
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Poland goING out tonight

      Plus we get free transfers after group stages

    5. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Costa but that fwd lineup may cost you players in mid & defense

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        There is 105itb before R16

  14. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Every TV commercial in the States specifically reminds us that we didn't make the WC. I will never purchase or ride in a VW or use Wells Fargo ever again.

    1. Jack Frost
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      What's happening in Italy and the Netherlands in this regard?

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        The usual moaning at immigrants.

        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Migration is cheating in international football. Players should only be allowed to represent a team if they fit a 19th century stereotype of that country

      2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Don't ask

    2. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      But I thought Mexico was in the WC? 😀 😛 😉

  15. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Considering these proceedings against Shaq, would you take James instead of him - ofc if Colombia will have something to play for?

    Second thing:
    1. Uzoho, RRdoriguez, Gabr, Hamed
    or
    2. ElShenawy, Akanji, 4.5 def, Sassi
    ?

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      4.5 like Kutepov or Omeruo

  16. Eden Wizard
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus under threat in my team - just good he’s a bargain!

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      You'd imagine Bobby to start the next game

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        ANy reason?

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Just feel that Tite will freshen it up a bit, Jesus hasn't exactly been at it and Booby seems to have had a very good impact in his two appearances from the bench

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Agree thanks

        2. Neves say Neves
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Brazil only need a point to guarantee a place in Ro16 so they would rest a few starters e.g. Jesus

    2. The Cherry Picker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      @TEDBOG are you being serious?

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Kane should play vs Belgium right?

    1. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Should he? Must be a rest candidate.

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Dunno. England might be better off finishing second...see how things go.

    3. Freddo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I think he will, he's bang in form, will want the Golden Boot, is the team captain (they rarely get rotated) and plays every game for Spurs so doubt he'd want to miss out for England in a World Cup.

      Sterling, Trippier, Young, Henderson are my bets to see miss out (Vardy, Trent, Rose & Dier are strong replacements without taking away from the team) doubt he'll make mass changes and kill momentum as that is really important if he wants to try and win this.

  18. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Lingard & Trippier are our most important players. Love them.

    1. travis45
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Don't be ridiculous. If one of Kane or lingard got ruled out of wc tomorrow we all know which one would have a bigger impact

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, Kane.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Kane is our best player, but we have more replacements in that position. Can't see anyone replacing what Trippier and JLingz bring to the team.

        1. travis45
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Yes I cant see anyone missing as many chances as lingard either

          U have to a manu fan to rate jesse so highly

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            The bias Man U fans have for their own players is always ridiculous. Indicative of their arrogance that was developed when they were actually good.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              I was slating Lingard a year a go. But his movement off the ball and his pace make him crucial in getting behind teams. Only him and Alli are effective at that for England. I'm not saying he's a world beater, just that he has an important role. Calm down guys 🙂

              1. travis45
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                You're wrong is what you are. W.R.O.N.G

        2. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Lingard really? I could replace him myself.

    2. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      +Sir Harry

    3. Freddo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Trippier certainly is key now, his set piece delivery has become really important.

  19. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Still have Wildcard and wondering whether to use it now or save. If I save what's the best time to use it. Is it worth saving? Team is following -
    El Kajoui - Uzoho
    Meunier - Danilo - Varela - Mojica - Pavard
    Eriksen - Coutinho - James - Meza - Belhanda
    Lukaku - Cavani - Jesus
    Ranked 20k atm and want to keep high. However not happy with team at all for next week.

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I would pull the trigger now,. Most likely 3 defenders out and midfield not the strongest either for next round plus Jesus or lukaku could be rested

  20. tm245
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Best captaincy haul I had from Kane in over a year - good times.

  21. Lewa
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Does any one have some information about Kompany and Vermalen? Thinking about switching Trippier to one of them if he is injured

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

      1. Lewa
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        If Trippier is injured. And Belgium might beats England

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Surely any number of better options? Brazil have to win, Portugal have to win, Germany have to win.

          Surely one of them a better option?

  22. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Do you guys think that there is any risk of Ronaldo being rested vs Iran?

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, a must win game at the World Cup. Perfect time to rest Ronaldo.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No.

      Will probably be a goal race to avoid Uruguay too.

    3. The Cherry Picker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      @noquarternt
      Lmao

  23. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Changed the captaincy from Siggy to Kane, only to find out I did it for GW3

    1. Rote Teufel
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Ouch.

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Love playing like a casual for once tho 😀

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry mate. That sux.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Darwin

  24. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    best up to 7 m defender
    Kimmich or Marcelo ?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Kimmich... Germany look back to being Germany and Kimmich is very attacking

  25. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Sure Ronaldo won`t be rested against Iran?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, a must win game at the World Cup. Perfect time to rest Ronaldo.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Wut

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      No. Just that simple.

    4. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah probably, a must win game at the World Cup. Perfect time to rest Ronaldo.

      1. travis45
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        It's not a must win game

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Iran win and they are out

          1. travis45
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            It is must win for Iran not por

        2. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          What happens if Iran beat Portugal?

          1. travis45
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Must win game is where you have no option but to win

            1. Rainer
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Would you rest Ronaldo if you were the manager?

              1. travis45
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                No I'm just correcting a common misconception here that it's a must win for Portugal

        3. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I'd look at the table again.

          If Iran win they go through.

          1. travis45
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Because Iran win and por win are the only 2 results possible?

            1. noquarternt
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              I apologise deeply. It's a must win or draw game.

              1. travis45
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                It's a must not lose game. Apology accepted

    5. theplayer
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      You do realise Iran are just a point behind Portugal? You seriously think they would rest Ronaldo when they haven't even qualified?

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Got it, just double check. I must take a hit (Lukaku) and Ronaldo can cover that hit...

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I took a hit this week for Kane. Worked out well.

  26. Tubayyeb
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    How essential is messi in round 3?

    Already have Ronaldo and D. Costa.

    Messi Vs. Reus. GO!

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Messi, Diego & Reus for me.

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Reus.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Reus (but I have Messi)

  27. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Playing a local game, so can only pick one captain for the entire fixture. Help me picking one:

    A. Ronaldo
    B. Cavani
    C. Coutinho
    D. Isco
    E. Ramos
    F. Hector

    Currently leaning towards Ramos.

    Thanks guys!

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      A easy.

  28. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    When are people Bench Boosting?

    1. travis45
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Last 16 because most of my players won't start this round

    2. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      When I have two keepers who likely to get shut outs. Other than that it's useless in this game.

  29. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is Ben Mustapha nailed now or will Hassen get his place back? Decent shout for a 4.0 million keeper

    1. The Cherry Picker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Nailed for me

  30. Eden Wizard
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Not seeing much option but to WC

    Problem list
    Varela
    Kaku
    Trippier
    Danilo
    Willian (dropped at half time)
    Cavani (form)
    Meunièr (Martinez suggested big rotation)

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yep I would

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      why is Varela an issue?

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        To be rested

    3. The Cherry Picker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Unlikely to start. Injury

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        So wildcard?