TAMPA, Florida, June 5 : England's World Cup preparations have been hit by concerns over a potentially poor pitch for Saturday's friendly against New Zealand as well as unexpectedly wet weather in Florida, though manager Thomas Tuchel said he would stick to his plans.England are using the match in Tampa, the

Tuchel's team will face New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday as their preparations for the World Cup begin in earnest

England have two friendlies pencilled in before the start of their World Cup campaign but Thomas Tuchel's side have also roped in a local team to give them an additional test

England face New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday

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