Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said on Saturday he would take time to consider his future as manager after his team exited the World Cup without scoring a goal.
The Canaleros had gone into their third game, against England, already eliminated after back-to-back losses in their first two games.
Although they sometimes looked strong on the counter-attack, the Central American side ultimately lost 2-0 to the Group L leaders following earlier 1-0 defeats by Ghana and Croatia.
“I need time to analyse all that has happened, the six years in Panama,” he told a press conference when asked about his future as manager. “I have to talk to many people, especially my family who has suffered because of my absence.
“Panama has been very strong in defence … but you have to remember which teams we were playing. Today was particularly difficult. It was tough – England pressed intensely.
“I am proud of how the team played under my direction. Although we played well, we didn’t get points, we didn’t get goals.”
