‘We will step up’: Thomas Tuchel feels England will thrive in World Cup knockouts

• ‘The bigger the games get, the bigger we will get,’ he says

• Jarell Quansah hopes to be fit for last 32 after ankle sprain

Thomas Tuchel believes England can only get better after sealing top spot in Group L and has backed his side to “step up” for the knockout stages of the World Cup.

After the goalless draw against Ghana, England struggled to break down Panama and began the second half behind Croatia in the standings.

But goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane – whose header made him England’s highest World Cup scorer – secured a 2-0 win and ensured they will travel to Atlanta for a last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday.

Sources: The Guardian