According to Football.London, England's passage to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 as group winners following their victory over Panama was hardly impressive, but ultimately they completed the job.

Goals from Bellingham and Harry Kane were sufficient to set up England's Round of 32 clash against DR Congo on Wednesday. England had to wait until the second half for Tuchel to celebrate his first goal, and that strike also came from a set piece. Like Kane's second goal against Croatia, Bellingham's came from a corner kick. Kane's header came from Rice's inswinging delivery, while Real Madrid's midfielder volleyed home Saka's cross from the opposite flank.

Saka and Rice were responsible for executing corner kicks during Arsenal's Premier League title-winning season, a approach that drew considerable criticism and scrutiny. There were complaints that this style of play was ruining the game, overly pragmatic, or lacking in entertainment value.

Rice recently joked about this in an interview. He told the English media last week: "Everyone loves set pieces now, don't they? Everyone loves them." Rice also said: "I never thought I'd be taking corners or set plays, but Nico Yovell and Arsenal's coaching staff saw something in me that nobody else did. They said I could deliver the ball into areas that no one else at Arsenal, except Saka, could. From that moment on, I was genuinely committed and believed in it. Over time, whenever I'm facing a set play now, whether it's a corner or a wide free kick, I feel like I can create or produce a dangerous opportunity. That's the mentality for set plays, and English fans will certainly be very excited."

When Bellingham's volley flew into Panama's net, English fans were indeed thrilled. The difference is that when Rice and Saka deliver them at Arsenal, both approaches are effective, while Yovell clearly favors inswinging crosses. Perhaps after seeing England's success, Arsenal could make some adjustments next season and try a few outswinging deliveries? I don't think anyone would object.

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