Rio Ngumoha impresses on England debut against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Rio Ngumoha made his senior debut for the England national team on June 8, 2026, in a friendly match against New Zealand. The 17-year-old Liverpool winger came on in the second half, contributing significantly despite limited time and no goals scored. England secured a 1-0 victory with Harry Kane scoring in the first half. Ngumoha was named player of the match, showcasing his potential as he prepares for future opportunities with the national team. England is set to face Costa Rica in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup starting July 17.
- •Ngumoha debuted in a friendly against New Zealand on June 8.
- •England won 1-0 with a goal from Harry Kane.
- •Ngumoha was named player of the match.
- •He trained with England's World Cup squad prior to his debut.
- •England's next friendly is against Costa Rica on June 11.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rio Ngumoha Reacts to England National Team Debut
"The young Liverpool winger seized his opportunity to impress in a friendly against New Zealand on Saturday.
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