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Harry Kane scores as England tops New Zealand 1-0 in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Harry Kane scores as England tops New Zealand 1-0 in friendly

Summary

England secured a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in a friendly match held in Florida. Captain Harry Kane scored the decisive goal with a flicked header from a Djed Spence cross. The match featured limited chances for both teams, though England maintained dominant possession and pressed for more goals. Despite the lack of scoring opportunities in the second half, England's win serves as a confidence boost before their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 15. New Zealand, preparing for their own World Cup match against Iran, showed resilience despite the loss.

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By the Numbers

•Harry Kane nets his 67th goal of the season.
•Match held at Raymond James Stadium in Florida.
•England dominated possession throughout the match.
•Next, England faces Croatia while New Zealand battles Iran.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — England 1-0 New Zealand: Kane off the mark in penultimate warm-up game

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England captain Harry Kane scored an incredible 67th goal in all competitions this season as the Three Lions eased their way to a 1-0 win over New Zealand in a low-key friendly in Florida.The Bayern M...
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