England ran riot against Panama on Sunday and Jesse Lingard was on fire for the Three Lions, scoring the pick of the bunch for Gareth Southgate’s men.
.@JesseLingard with an absolute SCREAMER for #ENG
England lead Panama 5-0, follow our live blog: https://t.co/kS6tiwhcqv pic.twitter.com/5amhECjCmQ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 24, 2018
John Stones has two goals to his name, while Harry Kane netted a hat-trick before full-time.
England turned on the heat for their third goal, after some impressive build-up play, as Lingard composed himself just outside the box and produced a stunning finish to curl his effort into the back of the net.
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He will be buzzing to get off the mark after a not so good performance in England’s opening game against Tunisia.
The scoring didn’t stop there as England currently lead 6-0 with under 20 minutes remaining.
Lingard has been substituted by Southgate, so here is how Twitter reacted to his performance against Panama:
Look at Lingard’s run for the second. He must be a coach’s dream. He’s so, so good (the odd crap finish aside, even tho he scores stunners too). You’re a total berk if you can’t see it with him.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) June 24, 2018
What a goal by Lingard. Excellent assist too from Sterling. This is England, right?
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 24, 2018
Put some respect on Jesse Lingard’s name. Baller! 🔥 #mufc pic.twitter.com/MLKVOw7iCX
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) June 24, 2018
Jesse Lingard was by far and away the best player on the pitch. I hope the country start showing him the respect he deserves. What a player, what a goal! #mufc pic.twitter.com/AaxEsiApAb
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) June 24, 2018
And some people don’t rate Jesse Lingard #ENGPAN pic.twitter.com/smT4rWcM97
— Nathan Sykes (@NathanSykes) June 24, 2018
Jesse Lingard could go and re-enact the full dance routine from Eric Prydz’ ‘Call On Me’ video and you couldn’t even be annoyed at him after that goal.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 24, 2018
People who rate Jesse Lingard: Fergie, Van Gaal, Scholes, Ferdinand, Mourinho, Southgate.
People who don’t rate Jesse Lingard: …..— Daniel Harris (@DanielHarris) June 24, 2018