England claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over New Zealand in a friendly at Raymond James Stadium, with Harry Kane's first-half strike proving decisive in Tampa.
England dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the match. The hosts controlled the ball for 72 percent of the game and fired 23 total shots. New Zealand, meanwhile, offered limited attacking threat and managed just three shots in the entire match.
Kane broke the deadlock in the 45th minute, just before halftime. The England striker latched onto a chance and finished clinically to give the hosts a crucial lead heading into the interval. It was Kane's third shot on target of the half, highlighting his threat in the New Zealand box.
England's dominance was clear from the opening stages. The team pressed high and moved the ball with precision across the Tampa pitch. New Zealand struggled to gain a foothold in midfield and rarely ventured forward with conviction.
Djed Spence provided crucial support down the right flank for England. The defender created one key chance and contributed defensively with a tackle. Spence's involvement in the buildup play helped England maintain their attacking momentum throughout the first 45 minutes.
The second half saw England continue their pressure on the New Zealand goal. However, they could not add to their advantage despite numerous opportunities. Kane and his teammates created space consistently but lacked the final touch to extend the lead.
New Zealand improved slightly after the break but still struggled to threaten England's defense. The visitors managed just one shot on target for the entire match. Their goalkeeper made three saves to keep the scoreline respectable.
Jude Bellingham featured prominently for England in midfield during the second half. The midfielder completed 48 minutes and earned a rating of 7.5 for his display. Bellingham's presence helped England control the tempo and limit New Zealand's attacking opportunities.
England's passing accuracy reached 93 percent, showcasing their control and composure. The team completed 600 accurate passes from 648 attempts. New Zealand's passing accuracy stood at 81 percent from 255 total passes.
Neither team received a yellow or red card during the match. England committed nine fouls while New Zealand committed 13. The visitors earned just one corner kick compared to England's eight.
