Ollie Watkins scores in England's 3-0 win over Costa Rica
Ollie Watkins scored a late goal as England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up friendly on June 11, 2026.
England's performance was encouraging, with Anthony Gordon standing out and Declan Rice scoring the opener.
Gordon's speed and directness caused problems for the Costa Rica defence, and he set up Rice's deflected goal.
Watkins' goal will boost his confidence ahead of the World Cup, and he will be hoping to feature prominently in Thomas Tuchel's plans.
The win was England's second in a row, following their victory over New Zealand, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into the World Cup.
England's World Cup campaign begins on June 18, 2026, against Croatia, and they will be looking to make a strong start.
Gordon's form has put pressure on Marcus Rashford for the left-wing spot, and Tuchel will have to make some tough decisions ahead of the tournament.
The match was delayed by an hour due to a thunder and lightning storm in Orlando, but England's performance was not affected.
They created several chances, with Noni Madueke missing a golden opportunity in the first half, and Morgan Rogers squandering a big chance late on.
Watkins' goal was set up by Rogers' parried shot, and he will be hoping to feature more prominently in the coming weeks.
The win was a positive end to England's World Cup preparations, and they will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament.
Tuchel will be encouraged by the performance, and he will be hoping to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
The World Cup is set to be a challenging tournament, but England will be looking to make a strong start and build from there.
Their first match against Croatia will be a tough test, but they will be looking to come out on top and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
England's squad is full of talented players, and they will be looking to make a strong impression in the World Cup.
The fans will be hoping for a successful tournament, and England will be looking to deliver.
The World Cup is a prestigious tournament, and England will be looking to make their mark.
They have a tough group, but they will be looking to come out on top and progress to the next round.
The match against Costa Rica was a useful warm-up, and England will be looking to build on this performance in the coming weeks.
The World Cup is just around the corner, and England will be looking to make a strong start.
They have the talent and the determination, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
The fans will be watching with interest, and England will be looking to deliver a successful tournament.
The World Cup is a challenging tournament, but England will be looking to make their mark.
They have a strong squad, and they will be looking to make a strong impression in the coming weeks.
The match against Croatia will be a tough test, but England will be looking to come out on top.
They will be looking to build on their recent form, and they will be hoping to make a strong start to the tournament.
The World Cup is a prestigious tournament, and England will be looking to make their mark.
They have the talent and the determination, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
The fans will be watching with interest, and England will be looking to deliver a successful tournament.