LONGFORD'S Jesse Lingard scored a sublime goal to help England thrash Panama and secure their passage to the World Cup knockout stages yesterday.

The former William Beamont High School pupil curled in an exquisite effort from the edge of the area for the Three Lions' third goal in the 6-1 victory in Nizhny Novgorod.

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The goal was Lingard's second international strike and capped a stellar display by the Manchester United midfielder.

READ: What's being said about Lingard's wonder goal

Harry Kane grabbed a hat-trick for Gareth Southgate's men - one of which was a penalty for a foul on Lingard - while the other two England goals were scored by John Stones.

Here's Lingard's strike in pictures

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With England already 2-0, Lingard lets fly after a one-two with Raheem Sterling

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It looks good - the Longford lad watches on as his shot hurtles towards the top corner

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Lingard wheels away to celebrate as the Panama keeper sits helpless on the floor

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It's all smiles for Lingard and teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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Jesse celebrates with his now familiar dance moves

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Raheem Sterling joins the celebrations