The World Cup has officially landed with a thud on English soil, and it's fair to say that the Three Lions' draw with Ghana was as dull as a grey winter afternoon in Manchester. The 0-0 stalemate at the Al Bayt Stadium has left fans scratching their heads and questioning whether this England team has what it takes to cut it with the world's best.
The tactics and team selection have come under the microscope, with many wondering if Thomas Tuchel's men can dig deep and deliver on the biggest stage. The stats are looking decent – top of Group H, after all – but the performances haven't exactly been setting pulses racing.
This World Cup has already been marred by controversy and inconsistency, but England's showing so far is nothing short of underwhelming. Fans had hoped for a spark of magic from their team, something that would send shivers down the spines of opponents and get the English nation behind them in full voice. But it just hasn't materialised.
Next up is Panama – and this one's a must-win if England are to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages. The pressure's on, then. Can Tuchel's team deliver? Or will the World Cup dreams of English fans be left hanging in the balance?