England ratings and analysis: Harry Kane eclipsed by Spurs team-mate

England kept faith with the 3-5-2 system that brought so much joy against Tunisia, particularly in the first period. They made one change from that last-gasp 2-1 triumph with Ruben Loftus-Cheek coming in for the sort-of-injured Dele Alli.

And boy did it work. England were marvellous, building up smartly from the back before upping the tempo and surging forward. Sure, Panama were absolutely hopeless, but this performance was a statement to the rest of Russia: England are actually decent.

Panama did have a few forays forward – particularly in the first 20 minutes – that hinted at potential defensive deficiencies, but England were hardly tested after Jesse Lingard netted a wonderful third goal.

Good news: Southgate negotiated six goal celebrations without re-dislocating his shoulder. All his substitutes (Kane-Vardy, Lingard-Delph, Trippier-Rose) happened after the sixth goal, so we can’t dish out too much praise for those.

But he’s got the team firing and a nation behind them – how many England managers can say that?

Yet to make a decent save at the World Cup, but has conceded twice. Not that he can be blamed for either…

Made a brilliant sliding interception inside the six-yard box early on, banishing memories of his penalty mishap against Tunisia. Answered a lot of critics questioning his role in a back three.

Now has more World Cup goals than Wayne Rooney. His confidence in possession enables England to play out from the back... and the confidence is flowing after his unlikely brace.

Looks the most uncertain of England’s back three and played Panama onside for their consolation, just moments after being caught napping from a corner. Must improve his concentration if he's going to keep his place.

England’s standout performer at the World Cup so far. Marshalled the right-flank brilliantly, defending diligently, attacking with menace and – most notably – delivering exceptional set-pieces throughout.

Couldn’t stop yelling at his team-mates after being given the captain’s armband when Kane trotted off. A relatively assured display and played a key role in the fourth goal.

Solid if unspectacular. His shot cannoned into Kane for the sixth goal, handing him an unlikely assist, but he seems unlikely to keep his place when Dele Alli returns.

A lively display was capped with a wonderful goal-celebration combo. Caused Panama constant problems with his movement, floating between the lines and bombing beyond the strikers.

Largely untested, but his reluctance to use his left foot while playing down the left remains a worry.

It's rarely a good sign if a forward fails to score in a 6-1 win. He was desperate to get on the scoresheet, but his confidence drought shows little sign of ending after missing a sitter before Stones added the fourth. Marcus Rashford can't hang around on the bench forever.

The easiest World Cup hat-trick in history. The captain took his penalties brilliantly before completing his treble with an accidental ricochet. But talk of a 10/10 display is a little wide of the mark. Come on, everyone...

Energetic after his introduction, but failed to carve out a serious opening.

England looked more open with him in the middle, although the tempo had dropped considerably by then.

Not enough time to make an impression, but did little to worry Young, who switched to right-back to accommodate the Spurs man.