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EXCLUSIVE: Stuart Pearce warns England must quicken tempo against Panama

Three Lions legend Stuart Pearce feels Nico O'Reilly could be the difference against Panama later today, but says England need to move the ball quicker to avoid another frustrating result in New Jersey.

27.06.26, 00:00 Updated 27.06.26, 18:10 3 Minute Read

Phil Martin

Phil Martin

England legend Stuart Pearce has warned England that patience will again be key in their crucial Group L game against Panama later today, but they must move the ball quicker if they’re to reproduce the football they showed in the Dallas opener against Croatia.

Pearce, speaking exclusively to The Sixty Six, explained: “The Ghana result has put us on the back foot, in regards to we were hoping to go in with six points on the board. Panama are ranked higher than Ghana, so let’s get that in our minds straight away. They’ll make things very difficult for us.

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Phil Martin

Phil Martin Author, journalist and veteran of eight major tournaments, and England top capper, with a background in sports writing, editing and publishing.

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