England secures convincing 3-0 win over Costa Rica in warm-up match
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
England delivered a strong performance against Costa Rica, winning 3-0 in their last friendly match before the World Cup. Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins scored the goals in Orlando. This match came just a week ahead of England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on June 17, showcasing the team's confidence and cohesion. The victory follows a previous win over New Zealand and has raised expectations for the upcoming tournament. England plans to hold a closed-door friendly against Miami FC before the World Cup kicks off.
- •Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins scored for England.
- •The match took place in Orlando as a final warm-up.
- •England faces Croatia in their first World Cup match on June 17.
- •The team showed improved intensity compared to a recent win over New Zealand.
- •No injuries were reported following the match.
"Declan Rice called it a "top performance" against Costa Rica. It left Thomas Tuchel "very proud". So are England now primed and ready to go on and win the World Cup?
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