Ollie Watkins highlights role of England substitutes ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Ollie Watkins emphasized the importance of substitutes for England during the World Cup, after scoring in a 3-0 warm-up victory against Costa Rica in Orlando. Multiple substitutes, including Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, significantly impacted the game as England concluded their pre-tournament camp. The England squad will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Texas, with further matches scheduled against Ghana and Panama. Before transitioning to tournament preparations, the team will participate in a closed-door friendly against Miami FC.
- •Watkins scored England's third goal against Costa Rica.
- •The game was their final warm-up match before the World Cup.
- •England will face Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 17.
- •The team will play Ghana and Panama in subsequent group matches.
- •An upcoming friendly against Miami FC will wrap up their preparations.
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Ollie Watkins outlines why England super-subs could be key to World Cup success
"Watkins scored England’s final game in their 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica on Wednesday
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