SBR explicit: "Panama is yet to score at this World Cup, so I'd be shocked if the first goalscorer isn't from England, and Kane is the most likely option." Gambling911 confirms +210 FGS FD. He scored the 12th-minute opener against Croatia and scored the first goal vs Panama from the penalty spot in 2018 (then completed his hat-trick). With Mainoo's progressive passing replacing Rice, England should play on the front foot from kick-off. PK taker adds a bonus early-goal route. $10→$31.

SBD explicit: "His directness is the premium choice — playing out wide against a defense that struggles with pace, Rashford's ability to cut inside is perfectly suited to find the back of the net." Confirmed LW starter who scored vs Croatia. Against Panama's 5-4-1, his explosive early runs from the left are precisely the type that break compact blocks in the opening minutes. At +550, a $10 bet returns $65 — significantly better than the anytime (-220). $10→$65.

RotoWire explicit pick. Bellingham scored vs Croatia and his signature late runs from the 10 position are exactly suited to a match where England dominate against Panama's deep 5-4-1. The key lineup angle: Mainoo replacing Rice means more progressive, vertical passing from midfield — directly creating more space for Bellingham's late arrivals in the box. At +550 FGS versus +145 anytime, the FGS price offers triple the anytime return on a player confirmed to start. $10→$65.

Confirmed to START as a direct Rice replacement. Mainoo is an attack-minded progressive midfielder who makes late runs into the box — exactly the type who scores unexpectedly in comfortable wins. Unlike Rice (a defensive anchor), Mainoo's profile is more like a box-to-box player who can arrive late for tap-ins. If England go 2-0 up and the game opens, Mainoo arriving from midfield for a third is a real narrative. Strictly a fun $5 dart: $5→$95.