Panama coach names unchanged team for England game

Hernan Dario Gomez confirmed that Panama's starting XI will be unchanged on the eve of their FIFA World Cup match against England.

Opposite number Gareth Southgate has questioned the English media's decision to publish pictures which hinted a possible team for Sunday's Group G clash in Nizhny Novgorod, suggesting it could provide rivals with an advantage.

But Gomez revealed in his pre-match press conference that he would be retaining the same side which lost 3-0 to Belgium.

"The line-up will be exactly the same," he said. "I like how my team worked.

"The team that starts the match is the one with the most experience, that's one of our assets. As a starting XI we are very organised and tactical."

The veteran Colombian coach, who is at his third World Cup, also dismissed the notion that an early tip-off about Harry Kane's strike partner - be it Raheem Sterling or Marcus Rashford - has helped his cause.

"It doesn't give me or afford me any advantage," he said.

"I think each and every coach needs to make sure they're 100 percent prepared and ready regardless of the opposition.

"It doesn't matter who plays, because if one doesn't play the other is just as good."