Kane scores as England edges New Zealand 1-0 in friendly
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Harry Kane's goal in first half stoppage time secured a 1-0 victory for England over New Zealand in a friendly match held in Florida on June 6. Kane flicked in a cross from Djed Spence, highlighting England's struggles to convert possession into goals against a lower-ranked opponent. New Zealand, ranked 81 places below England, faced difficulties creating scoring opportunities after a heavy loss to Haiti earlier in the week. England dominated possession but failed to extend their lead against a determined New Zealand side. The match served as a precursor to England's World Cup opener against Croatia on June 10.
- •Kane scored his 79th international goal.
- •England controlled possession but struggled to score.
- •New Zealand is preparing for Group G matches.
- •England faces Croatia next on June 10.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — How Three Lions struggled to shine against World Cup’s lowest-ranked side
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victory
"Harry Kane’s sublime header secured England victory as Thomas Tuchel’s side stepped up World Cup preparations with a comfortable 1-0 victory against New Zealand in baking Florida. The back-to-back European Championship runners-up are among the favourites for glory in North America and followed warm-weather training in West Palm Beach with a friendly at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium on Saturday.
"Harry Kane's 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions' World Cup preparations got off to an underwhelming start in the Florida heat on Saturday.Despite not having won a major tournament for 60 years, England go into the World Cup among the favourites having reached at least the quarter-finals in their last four tournaments.
"England got the job done in their first World Cup warm-up game as Harry Kane’s 67th goal in all competitions claimed a 1-0 win over New Zealand, but their fans were likely expecting a bigger winning...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:35 AMHow Three Lions struggled to shine against World Cup’s lowest-ranked side
England got the job done in their first World Cup warm-up game as Harry Kane’s 67th goal in all competitions claimed a 1-0 win over New Zealand, but their fans were likely expecting a bigger winning...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:25 PMKane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
Harry Kane’s sublime header secured England victory as Thomas Tuchel’s side stepped up World Cup preparations with a comfortable 1-0 victory against New Zealand in baking Florida. The back-to-back European Championship runners-up are among the favourites for glory in North America and followed warm-weather training in West Palm Beach with a friendly at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:12 PMKane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victory
Harry Kane's 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions' World Cup preparations got off to an underwhelming start in the Florida heat on Saturday.Despite not having won a major tournament for 60 years, England go into the World Cup among the favourites having reached at least the quarter-finals in their last four tournaments.
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