England vs New Zealand

England edged past New Zealand 1-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with Harry Kane delivering the decisive moment just before the interval. Kane glanced a precise header into the net in the 45+2' minute, latching onto a pinpoint cross from Djed Spence to give England the lead they would not relinquish. The second half brought plenty of drama without further goals, Dan Burn rattled the post in the 49th minute, and a potential penalty for Ivan Toney was chalked off by VAR for offside in the 59th. England mustered 14 shots but found the target only three times, while Jordan Pickford was called upon to deny Matthew Garbett on one of New Zealand's rare threatening moments. Tuchel will take the three points but will want sharper finishing ahead of the World Cup. For New Zealand, a disciplined defensive showing against one of the tournament favourites offers genuine encouragement going into the competition.