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Rio Ngumoha impresses in England debut against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Rio Ngumoha impresses in England debut against New Zealand

Summary

Rio Ngumoha made his senior debut for England in a friendly match against New Zealand, contributing to a 1-0 victory. The 17-year-old Liverpool winger, who is not part of the World Cup squad, played the second half and became the fifth-youngest player to debut for the national team. Despite some criticism regarding his finishing, he received praise for his energy and trickery on the pitch. The match took place in Tampa as part of England's preparations for the tournament ahead. Positive reviews suggest he may have a future role under coach Thomas Tuchel.

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By the Numbers

•Ngumoha debuted for England at 17 years, 281 days
•He played in the second half of a 1-0 win over New Zealand
•He received mixed reviews for his performance
•The match was part of England's World Cup warm-up series
•His strong showing has attracted interest from Bayern Munich

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Full of positive energy’ – What UK media said about Ngumoha after ‘livewire’ debut for England

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Rio Ngumoha has come in for plenty of praise from the UK media after making his senior debut for England on Saturday.The 17-year-old isn’t in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup but has been i...
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