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Five things were learned from England v New Zealand in Tampa

07.06.26, 03:16 Updated 07.06.26, 12:10 3 Minute Read

Phil Martin

Phil Martin

England kicked off their World Cup warm up with a 1–0 victory over New Zealand at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Harry Kane’s strike in first-half stoppage time proving decisive. In a match played out in stifling heat, there was real encouragement for the future in the form of Rio Ngumoha, whose lively debut caught the eye. The youngster seized his chance to impress Thomas Tuchel. He are five things we learned from the game.

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Phil Martin

Phil Martin Author, journalist and veteran of eight major tournaments, and England top capper, with a background in sports writing, editing and publishing.

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