England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in final World Cup warm-up match
6 reported
England finished their pre-tournament warm-up campaign with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica, with goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins. The match was delayed by an hour due to changeable conditions. According to Sky Sports player ratings, Anthony Gordon received the highest score of 9 for his performance, while Jude Bellingham was rated 7. The article notes that Thomas Tuchel has a few starting spots still up for grabs ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17. The ratings were based on a single-source report from Sky Sports.
What’s reported
England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up game.
Goals were scored by Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins.
The match was delayed by one hour due to changeable conditions.
Anthony Gordon received a player rating of 9, the highest in the article.
Jude Bellingham was rated 7; the article questions if he has done enough to guarantee a World Cup start.
England's World Cup opener is against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas.
Key figures
Thomas Tuchel (England manager)
Anthony Gordon (England forward)
Jude Bellingham (England midfielder)
Declan Rice (England midfielder)
Ollie Watkins (England forward)
Harry Kane (England captain)
Jordan Pickford (England goalkeeper)
Reece James (England defender)
Ezri Konsa (England defender)
John Stones (England defender)
Nico O'Reilly (England defender)
Elliot Anderson (England midfielder)
Noni Madueke (England forward)
Eberechi Eze (England forward)
Morgan Rogers (England forward)
Bukayo Saka (England forward)
Djed Spence (England defender)
Marcus Rashford (England forward)
Sources: Sky Sports
