The Three Lions have well and truly stepped up a gear! Thomas Tuchel's squad is bursting with confidence after a dominant 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L. As they prepare for the last-32 showdown against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, Tuchel believes his team will only get bigger and better - "the bigger the games get, the bigger we will get".
It wasn't an easy ride, though. England found themselves in second place behind Croatia at the start of the second half after a sluggish first period. But what a turnaround! Jude Bellingham's excellent goal and Harry Kane's trademark header sealed their progress and sent shivers down the spines of the English faithful. And for Kane, it was more than just another goal - he's now England's all-time leading scorer in the World Cup with 14 goals.
Despite the win, there were some concerning signs for Tuchel. Defender Jarell Quansah hobbled off with an ankle injury in the second half, and it looks like a major worry for the Three Lions' depleted full-back options. The manager described it as "a classic ankle twist" - but it's a blow they could ill afford ahead of the crunch tie against Congo.
Bellingham echoed his manager's sentiments, insisting that England know their level and are hungry to improve every day. And Kane? He's in the zone, with 70 goals for club and country this season. The record-breaker spoke about his pride in reaching the milestone and hinted that it might not be the last instalment - we can't wait!
Tuchel is backing his team to grow into the tournament, praising Kane's mental state as "amazing" and saying England has the character to go all the way. And with the nation behind them, who knows what's possible? The Three Lions are roaring back to life - bring on Congo!