Who is popular today?

There are no easy games in international football, the experts said, after England's dramatic late win against Tunisia in the country's opening group game.
So before the match against debutants Panama in the 32C Russian heat, the important thing was to manage expectations.
But expectations were precisely what most England fans tossed to the winds during this fiery-tempered World Cup game.
From the get-go, Panama made clear they were going to get up close and personal with the England boys ...

"I've ... had ... the time of my life ... and I've never felt this way before ..." #engpanpic.twitter.com/FQwYYMAR4j
— SimonNRicketts (@SimonNRicketts) June 24, 2018

A new angle of the Panama defending for England's first goal. Crazy stuff. pic.twitter.com/ONImSRc4MS
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 24, 2018

Wanted to like Panama. But they're playing like the bloke you don't invite back to midweek 7-a-side
— Barney Ronay (@barneyronay) June 24, 2018

Rare that you see a team so dedicated to filthy play that they forget to defend
— Chris Cook (@xtophercook) June 24, 2018

As England galloped to a 5-0 half-time lead, it started to dawn on most that Panama were actually not that good.

All credit to the Panama branch of the Make A Wish Foundation. That's the only reason I can think of to explain why this team is involved.
— Coupe de Mooms (@Danny_McMoomins) June 24, 2018

England making Panama look average here...
— Kevin Bridges (@kevinbridges86) June 24, 2018

IT'S LIKE FIFA ON EASY
— Phoebe Luckhurst (@phoebeluckhurst) June 24, 2018

Think the pub I am in is regretting its free shot for every customer for every England goal policy
— Kate Solomon (@katiesol) June 24, 2018

With the result starting to look like an inevitability, Twitter turned to puns ...

I don't like this Panama team at all. They canal fuck off.
— Chris Addison (@mrchrisaddison) June 24, 2018

Danny Murphy just described Panama's last couple of minutes as "their best passage", which is harsh on the canal.
— Tom Hamilton (@thhamilton) June 24, 2018

My lawyers are going to be very busy. pic.twitter.com/hr7Rn2aofa
— David Whitley (@mrdavidwhitley) June 24, 2018

Panama playing so badly England must think all their Isthmuses have come at once.
— . (@twlldun) June 24, 2018

And, yes, with group stage qualification assured, it was time to turn those expectations up to 11.

Call the rest of the matches off, hand the trophy over now
— Michael Deacon (@MichaelPDeacon) June 23, 2018

England fans right now #ENGPANpic.twitter.com/45Tso00tj1
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) June 24, 2018

Knighthoods for everyone on the team. A new Bank Holiday to mark our victory.
No, *you're* getting overexcited.
— Duncan Weldon (@DuncanWeldon) June 24, 2018

Give Simpsons Shitposting a permanent seat on the ITV punditry couch. pic.twitter.com/bAzpxcYIgV
— Tom Whyman (@HealthUntoDeath) June 23, 2018

omfg pic.twitter.com/VZY15hPMhi
— Louis Doré (@LouisAlexDore) June 17, 2018

SET ANOTHER PLACE AT THE TABLE MUM, FOOTBALL IS COMING HOME
— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) June 24, 2018

#ENGPAN
It's important not to get ahead of ourselves.
However pic.twitter.com/mENCQidUyw
— Coral (@Coral) June 24, 2018

It's coming home
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 24, 2018

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGPANpic.twitter.com/AIIvM5ZcV8
— Hanna Ines Flint (@HannaFlint) June 24, 2018

I have to say just at the moment it would be appear to have at least set off on its way home.
— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) June 24, 2018

pic.twitter.com/7YgvYAhLBd
— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) June 24, 2018

And Harry Kane's assent to minor deity status continued ...

Harry Kane has scored 5% of the goals England have ever scored at World Cups. 🤯
— Rocket (@RocketLongJOE) June 24, 2018

It's taken Harry Kane 26 games to reach 16 international goals.
By comparison:
Miroslav Klose - 29
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 35
Thierry Henry - 45
Gareth Bale - 52
Lionel Messi - 55 pic.twitter.com/Gh59YHTqLi
— bet365 (@bet365) June 24, 2018

Blinding finish from Harry Kane. The first player to score a hat-trick and a brace in consecutive World Cup games since 1986.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 24, 2018

Oh Harry, he scores even when he doesn't mean to. 👏🏾 #ENGPAN
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 24, 2018

Meanwhile, is this right?

Sam Allardyce watching England vs Panama in a pub, on his own, with a Big Mac he's brought in with him, is just outstanding 🍔👏 #ENGPANpic.twitter.com/D1GwwqLFxk
— Man On (@ManOnToday) June 24, 2018

Actually, was this World Cup lark becoming too easy?

Feel bit flat now. Success is deadening. Is this what it feels like to be German? #ENGPAN
— Sathnam Sanghera (@Sathnam) June 24, 2018

No goal in over ten minutes. Absolute shambles. Sack the manager.
— Tom Phillips (@flashboy) June 24, 2018

And if you were thinking there was nothing to play for against Belgium, think again ...

Holy sh*t. #ENG and #BEL drawing on points and goal difference. So then it goes to Fair Play.
What a scenario. Two teams playing for a draw while trying to get as many yellow cards as possible, to finish 2nd. Superb.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 24, 2018

Related...
30 Tweets Capture The Dramatic Mood Swings Of England Fans During Defeat Of Tunisia