Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTuchel said all members of the squad will get 45 minutes of game time on Saturday (Reuters)England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern over the patchwork pitch at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa ahead of Saturday's friendly against New Zealand. Despite his worries about the playing surface, Tuchel confirmed it would not impact his team selection, with plans for all players to get 45 minutes of game time. The friendly match serves as a crucial part of England's preparations and acclimatisation for the upcoming World Cup, where they will face Croatia on June 17. The team is currently in Florida to adjust to the hot and humid conditions expected at the tournament. England's 27-man squad includes several uncapped training members who are filling in for players given a break after Arsenal's recent Champions League final loss. In fullThomas Tuchel concerned over patchwork pitch for England’s World Cup warm-upThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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

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England's World Cup preparations have been hit by concerns over a potentially poor pitch for Sunday morning's friendly against New Zealand as well as unexpectedly wet weather in…

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