Hats and canals – 5 things about England’s World Cup opponents Panama

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England meet Panama in their second game of the 2018 World Cup on Sunday as they look to continue their winning start in Russia.

While Gareth Southgate’s side aim to improve on recent tournament showings, this is Panama’s maiden voyage into a World Cup as the Central American nation set out to make a mark on the biggest stage.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at five things, on and off the football pitch, which you may not know about the country.

An Englishman in Panama City

Gary Stempel led Panama to their maiden international football title
Gary Stempel led Panama to their maiden international football title (Tony Marshall/Empics)

Hats off

World-famous Panama hats are not actually made in the country
World-famous Panama hats are not actually made in the country (Steve Parsons/PA)

Three and easy

Gomez took over as Panama boss in in 2014
Gomez took over as Panama boss in in 2014 (David Davies/PA)

Waterway to travel

The Panama Canal has been open since 1914
The Panama Canal has been open since 1914 (PA)

The goal-den generation

Veteran striker Blas Perez is closing in on 50 goals for Panama
Veteran striker Blas Perez is closing in on 50 goals for Panama (David Davies/PA)

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