Danny Murphy Names Player Who Could Help England Win the World Cup

Former England international Danny Murphy said Thomas Tuchel’s side is “in a good place” as they head into the knockout stages, but he believes their chances of winning hinge on a single key player.

The Three Lions were again below their best performance last night, relying on second‑half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to finish a comfortable 2‑0 win over Panama.

After topping their group, Tuchel’s team will meet DR Congo in the round of 32, with a possible quarter‑final against co‑hosts Mexico.

England will need to raise their level as the competition progresses if they want to end a 60‑year drought for the men's team in winning a major trophy, but Murphy stays optimistic that they are moving in the right direction.

“I believe it’s challenging to evaluate the group matches due to the varying levels of opposition and their distinct styles,” he told the BBC.

“I think we will be better suited against stronger teams where there is more space for our dynamic