Five things we learned from England's defeat to Japan
01.04.26, 00:00 Updated 01.04.26, 08:19 3 Minute Read
Phil Martin
It was hardly the send off England wanted in their final game at Wembley ahead of the World Cup. An uninspiring 1‑0 defeat to Japan in a friendly that raised more concerns than positives for Thomas Tuchel. His side were disjointed and the only real moment of note came early on when Kaoru Mitoma struck the game's only goal. Here are five things we learned on the night.
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Phil Martin Author, journalist and veteran of eight major tournaments, and England top capper, with a background in sports writing, editing and publishing.