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England 1-0 New Zealand instant reaction | Are there reasons to worry? | How good was Rio Ngumoha!

England 1-0 New Zealand instant reaction | Are there reasons to worry? | How good was Rio Ngumoha!

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England beat New Zealand 1-0 in their latest World Cup warm-up, but did Thomas Tuchel’s side do enough to convince?

Ashley and Harry react instantly to a controlled but slightly underwhelming England performance, discussing Harry Kane’s goal, the lack of cutting edge in the final third, Tuchel’s full-squad rotation, set-piece concerns, and what the game told us ahead of Costa Rica.

There’s also debate on Jed Spence’s impressive display, the Stones/Guehi/Konza centre-back question, Rio Ngumoha’s surprise involvement, Ivan Toney’s role as a tournament specialist, and whether England are keeping their powder dry or still searching for sharpness.

A win, no injuries, and total control — but should England fans have wanted more?

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