friendly
8:00 p.mJune 6, 2026
International friendly
Raymond James Stadium
Referee: Natalie Simon, USA
England
new zealand
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0.00
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
Passing by
600 (93%)
Accurate passes
207 (81%)
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1
G
Jordan Pickford
6.7
d
Djed Spence
45+2′
6
d
Marc Guéhi
6.9
5
d
John Stones
6.9
26
d
Jarell Quansah
6.7
16
M
Kobbie Mainoo
6.9
14
M
Jordan Henderson
7.0
11
M
Marcus Rashford
7.3
17
M
Morgan Rogers
6.7
19
M
Ollie Watkins
6.9
F
Harry Kane (C)
45+2′
1
G
Max Crocombe
6.3
13
d
Cacace released
6.7
5
d
Michael Boxall
6.7
16
d
Finn Surman
7.3
2
d
Tim Payne
6.5
8
M
Marko Stamenic
6.6
6
M
Joe Bell
6.3
11
M
Elijah Just
6.2
10
M
Sarpreet Singh
6.0
7
M
Matthew Garbett
6.6
9
F
Chris Wood (C)
6.9
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England cruised to a 1-0 win over New Zealand in a friendly at the Raymond James Stadium, with Harry Kane’s first-half goal proving decisive in Tampa.
England dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the game. The hosts controlled the ball for 72 percent of the game and fired a total of 23 shots. New Zealand, meanwhile, offered limited attacking threat and managed just three shots all game.
Kane broke the deadlock in the 45th minute, just before the break. The England striker pounced on a chance and finished clinically to give the home side a crucial lead heading into the interval. It was Kane’s third shot on target of the half, highlighting his threat in the New Zealand box.
England’s dominance was clear from the early stages. The team pressed high and moved the ball with precision down the field in Tampa. New Zealand struggled to get a foothold in midfield and rarely ventured out with conviction.
Djed Spence provided crucial support down England’s right flank. The defender created a key chance and contributed defensively with a tackle. Spence’s involvement in build-up play helped England maintain their attacking momentum throughout the opening 45 minutes.
In the second half, England kept up the pressure on the New Zealand goal. However, they were unable to extend their lead despite numerous chances. Kane and his teammates created space consistently but lacked the final touch to extend the lead.
New Zealand improved slightly after the break but still struggled to threaten the English defence. The visitors managed just one shot on target throughout the game. Their goalkeeper made three saves to keep the scoreline respectable.
Jude Bellingham featured prominently for England in midfield during the second half. The midfielder completed 48 minutes and earned a 7.5 rating for his display. Bellingham’s presence helped England control the tempo and limit New Zealand’s attacking opportunities.
England’s passing accuracy reached 93 percent, showing their control and composure. The team completed 600 accurate passes out of 648 attempts. New Zealand’s passing accuracy stood at 81 percent from a total of 255 passes.
Neither team received a yellow or red card during the match. England committed nine fouls while New Zealand committed 13. The visitors won just one corner compared to England’s eight.
This friendly win gives England a solid warm-up result ahead of the upcoming matches. The performance showed his ability to control games and convert chances. New Zealand will be looking to improve their offensive performance in the coming matches.
