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Game Log
Kick-off delayed ~1 hour due to thunderstorms
Final score: England 3-0 Costa Rica (HT: 1-0)
Pre-match tactical note:
Thomas Tuchel deployed a fluid 4-2-3-1 with Bellingham in the No.10 role (pushing his case to start vs Croatia), Rice/Anderson anchoring, and attacking width from Madueke & Gordon.
Costa Rica (Fernando Batista)
sat in a compact 4-1-4-1, happy to absorb pressure and hit on the break – but they barely got out of their half.
The humid Orlando night and thunderstorm delay only added to the edge in the air as England fans belted out “Three Lions” the moment the teams finally emerged.
0' – Kick-off (after storm delay)
England immediately press high and win the ball in midfield. Early possession dominance begins as the crowd roars back to life.
Running totals: ENG 52% poss / CRC 48% | Shots: 0-0 | SoG: 0-0 | CK: 0-0 | Saves: 0-0 | Offsides: 0-0
2' – Shot (England)
Anthony Gordon cuts inside from the left with explosive pace and fires a low drive – saved comfortably by Patrick Sequeira. Early warning shot of England’s intensity on the wings.
Running totals: ENG 60% poss | Shots: 1-0 | SoG: 0-1 | CK: 0-0 | Saves: 0-1 | Offsides: 0-0
6' – Shot (England)
Jude Bellingham tries his luck from distance – straight at the keeper. England already controlling tempo with quick combinations in the middle.
Running totals: ENG 65% poss | Shots: 2-0 | SoG: 1-0 | CK: 0-0 | Saves: 0-2 | Offsides:0-0
7' – Corner (England)
Noni Madueke wins a corner on the right. Delivery cleared, but it sets the tone for set-piece threat and keeps the pressure relentless.
Running totals: ENG 68% poss | Shots: 2-0 | SoG: 1-0 | CK: 1-0 | Saves: 0-2 | Offsides: 0-0
9' – GOAL! England 1-0 Costa Rica
Declan Rice (assisted by Anthony Gordon)
Brilliant wing play: Gordon beats his man on the outside with raw pace, cuts back from the byline and Rice arrives late on the left side of the box, rifling a left-footed shot that takes a deflection before nestling in the bottom-right corner. Rice wheels away fist-pumping – his first under Tuchel and a massive statement.
Running totals: ENG 70% poss | Shots: 3-0 | SoG: 2-0 | CK: 1-0 | Saves: 0-2 | Offsides: 0-0
22' – Yellow card (Costa Rica) Shot
Shawn Johnson booked for a late challenge. Moments earlier Harry Kane heads a Rice free kick straight at Sequeira. England probing the box relentlessly.
Running totals: ENG 75% poss | Shots: 5-0 | SoG: 2-0 | CK: 2-0 | Saves: 0-3 | Offsides: 0-0 | Fouls: ENG 1 / CRC 3
36' – Big chance / Woodwork (England)
Bellingham threads a gorgeous, defense-splitting through-ball after a Kane flick; Madueke rounds Sequeira but inexplicably smashes it against the right post from point-blank range with the goal gaping. The groan from the England end is audible – the one that launched a thousand memes.
Running totals (approx. 45'): ENG 78% poss | Shots: 12-0 | SoG: 4-0 | CK: 5-0 | Saves: 0-4 | Offsides: 1-0 | Fouls: ENG 3 / CRC 8
45 3' – VAR overturn (England)
England awarded a penalty on the stroke of half-time… but VAR reviews and overturns it. Frustrating end to a dominant half as the players head down the tunnel with plenty still left in the tank.
HT: England 1-0 Costa Rica
Half-time tactical assessment:
England completely in control – high press, fluid rotations, and already ~4.6 xG building. Costa Rica parked the bus (one blocked shot all match, 0.03 xG), physical but toothless. Tuchel’s side showing the “togetherness and counter-pressing” he demands.
Costa Rica’s 18-19% possession unsustainable long-term.
Second half (fresh legs maintain intensity in the Florida heat)
55' – Yellow (Costa Rica) Costa Rica early change
Alfredo Salazar booked for a cynical foul as frustration mounts. Costa Rica make their first second-half substitution in a bid to stem the tide and reorganize their defensive shape, but they still struggle for any meaningful touches in England’s half.
Running totals (55'): ENG 79% poss | Shots: 15-0 | SoG: 5-0 | CK: 6-0 | Saves: 0-4 | Offsides: 1-0 | Fouls: ENG 4 / CRC 12
63' – Tuchel’s masterclass mass rotation (6 changes):
Saka (fitness test return), Eberechi Eze, Ollie Watkins, Guéhi, Spence, Henderson on. The bench steps up and immediately keeps the high press alive – proving squad depth is a genuine weapon for the tournament ahead. (Costa Rica also make a further change at this point as they continue to reshuffle desperately.)
Running totals (63'): ENG 80% poss | Shots: 18-1 | SoG: 5-0 | CK: 7-1 | Saves: 0-5 | Offsides: 2-0 | Fouls: ENG 5 / CRC 16
68' – GOAL! England 2-0 Costa Rica (Penalty)
Anthony Gordon
Bellingham drives forward, lays off to sub-Eberechi Eze whose shot is handled by D. Araya in the box. Gordon steps up coolly and rifles it high into the top-left corner. No mistake – the substitute keeper had no chance.
Tactical note: Substitutions haven’t disrupted England’s rhythm – still squeezing Costa Rica into their own third with relentless energy.
Running totals (70'): ENG 80% poss | Shots: 20-1 | SoG: 6-0 | CK: 8-1 | Saves: 0-5 | Offsides: 2-0 | Fouls: ENG 5 / CRC 18
75' – Yellow (Costa Rica)
C. Núñez booked as frustration boils over and the fouls continue to pile up.81'-82' – Further Costa Rica subs (desperate defensive reshuffle).
87' – GOAL! England 3-0 Costa Rica
Ollie Watkins (header)
Sub Watkins finishes a simple close-range rebound/header after sustained pressure and a deflection. Game long since over as a contest, but England still hungry.
Running totals: ENG 81% poss | Shots: 26-1 | SoG: 7-0 | CK: 10-1 | Saves: 0-6 | Offsides: 3-0 | Fouls: ENG 6 / CRC 22
90' 3' – Late chances
Saka drives across goal (wide); Mainoo shoots from range (cleared); multiple corners lead to blocked shots. Costa Rica clearances now in the 30s as the crowd senses a rout.
90' 5' – Save (Costa Rica)
Henderson’s long ball releases Watkins – his prod is smothered by sub keeper Madriz.
90' 6' – Full time: England 3-0 Costa Rica
Final tactical assessment:
Masterclass in controlled dominance from Tuchel’s men. High-intensity counter-press, fluid attacking rotations, and clinical finishing in the second half. Costa Rica offered zero attacking threat (1 shot, 0 on target, 18.7% possession) – a perfect confidence booster ahead of Croatia on 17 June.
England unbeaten in warm-ups, 11 clean sheets in 14 games under Tuchel. Bring on the World Cup!
BBC Player Ratings (post-match)
Anthony Gordon (MOTM)
– 7.67: Direct, clinical, and vocal all night – his penalty and assist showed exactly why Tuchel trusts him.
Declan Rice –
7.31: Drove the press and scored the opener.
Elliot Anderson –
7.26: Dictated midfield with Bellingham.
Ollie Watkins –
7.08: Clinical finish off the bench.
Gordon’s stocks are rising fast – Bellingham’s vision and Rice’s drive set the tone for the whole team.
Final team totals
Possession: England 81% – Costa Rica 19%
Shots: England 28 (8 on target) – Costa Rica 1 (0 on target)
Corners: England 11 – Costa Rica 1
Saves: England 0 – Costa Rica 6
Offsides: England 3 – Costa Rica 0
Fouls: England 7 – Costa Rica 24
Yellow cards: England 0 – Costa Rica 4
Three Lions looking sharp! #ENGvCRC #ThreeLions
⚡️"9 minutes on the clock and Rice has already done it again Declan Rice opens the scoring with a clinical finish after brilliant work from Gordon. England 1-0 Costa Rica — and the statement has been made. ⚡️
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🥳 England 3⃣-0⃣ Costa Rica
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🚨🏴 Anthony Gordon
İngiltere 2-0 Kosta Rika.
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Aston Villa'nın forveti Ollie Watkins, seken topu ağlara göndererek skoru 3-0'a getirdi.
🏴 İngiltere 3-0 Kosta Rika
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🚨🏴 Anthony Gordon, İngiltere'yi iki farklı üstünlüğe taşıdı
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All over in Orlando. England were a one-way Jose in this game. Costa Rica offered little apart from some hard tackles here and there. In truth, England could have scored double figures. Madueke and Rogers could have scored; Rice, Gordon and Watson did. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy for Thomas Tuchel's boys who head to their Kansas training camp.
We'll be in Dallas next week to report live on England's opening game against Croatia, who will not be so accommodating as the Costa Ricans.
Laters Taters!
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FINAL: England with a commanding 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their final tune-up before the World Cup.
The Three Lions held 82% possession during the match and always looked the better team.
Fun game for the fans that came to Orlando.
3-0 | ENGvCRC
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Job done 3 goals clean sheet! World Cup ready! It's Cominggggg Homeeeeeee! #ThreeLions #ENGvCRC #Football #England
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87': Goal to England! Morgan Rogers lashes one from outside the box that's parried by the keeper right to Ollie Watkins to head in from point-blank range!
3-0 | ENGvCRC
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