June 12, 2026
After England's lackluster Florida friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the Three Lions had a much better showing in their final World Cup tune-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday night in Orlando.
They even got to test their patience with North America's tumultuous summer weather.
After short, intense thundershowers delayed kickoff by about an hour, England eased to a 3-0 victory over the Ticos on an early Declan Rice goal, followed by tallies after halftime from Anthony Gordon (penalty) and Ollie Watkins.
"I think we set the tone today in the meeting and the players were ready to follow, to have the next step in intensity and the way we play, to push ourselves and get a good feeling out of it, which we absolutely did," England manager Thomas Tuchel said, per Sky Sports.
