England ensured they will head into the World Cup off the back of a win - and with a markedly improved performance after they saw off Costa Rica.
The Three Lions made hard work of beating New Zealand at the weekend, but in Orlando they looked far closer to their best with Declan Rice getting the ball rolling after lightning after rain had delayed Wednesday's kick-off. Anthony Gordon would add a second from the spot in the second-half as Ollie Watkins also got in on the act.
Rice's opener owed to a strong burst of pace from Gordon, who was a standout for the Three Lions. He bypassed his opponent before laying on the Arsenal midfielder. His scuffed shot also took a deflection, but it was good enough to nestle into the bottom corner.
Costa Rica, who are ranked 53rd in the world, admitted that they team they put out was a development side, which certainly decreased the level of competition England had to negotiate. Noni Madueke should've doubled the Three Lions' lead, but the winger missed an open goal as his shot came off the post.
