Jude Bellingham says England will ‘hopefully’ get better in the knockout stage of the World Cup, after mixed performances in the group stage.

The Three Lions beat Panama 2-0 in their final group game but it was far from easy and Panama could have easily scored a couple. They did have the ball in the back of the net once but it was ruled offside.

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Asked about the tournament so far, Bellingham said: “We achieved that first objective, which was to get through the group and top it as well.”

On whether England will get better in the knockout stage, the midfielder replied: “We’ll see, hopefully, hopefully. I think every day we’ve got to try and improve every game we’ve got to improve, and, yeah, it’s up to us to do that.”

Bellingham got a goal and an assist in the win, and was the standout player. His goal was a striker from a corner, and his assist was a lovely piece of play which culminated in a cross which Harry Kane headed in.

Asked if the assist pleased him more than the goal, the 22-year-old said: “The assist, I think it was just a good combination of play, and, we have to give it to Harry again, who just continues to raise his level. He is incredible.”