England was facing the New Zealand of Tim Payne in his first preparation match for the World. The oceanic team arrived after falling forcefully 4-0 against Haitiwhile Tuchel He took advantage of the event to mix starters and substitutes in an eleven with kane as a great offensive reference. Bellingham and Gordonrecent signing of Barçawaited their turn from the bench in a half-full stadium and under a stifling heat of tampa.
As expected, England monopolized possession from the start and carried the weight of the match, although without much rhythm or clarity. Tuchel opted for Spencer acting as a long lateral with a changed leg and Quansah more content. Rogers started from the right and Watkins moved behind Kane, although the forward of the Bayern He constantly went down to receive to give continuity to the English game.
England accumulated arrivals and crosses, but the match continued to be flat on the part of the ‘Three Lions’. Rashford It was one of the most participatory and unbalanced. New Zealand resisted as best it could and tried to look long and hard for wood. Crocombe, the New Zealand goalkeeper, supported his team with several interventions. When it seemed that half-time would come with a tie, England found the prize on the stroke of half-time. A great cross from Spence from the left found Kane inside the area and the captain did not forgive to make it 1-0.
For the second act, The German coach replaced the eleven. It was the turn of Bellingham and Gordon, as well as Ngumoha. The Liverpool player He made his senior debut at just 17 years old.being the most outstanding. The newcomer had the second burn with a shot to the post. England kept trying with more ball and more arrivals, but without finding a goal. Little by little, New Zealand also made its changes.