England head coach Thomas Tuchel’s experimentation must cease. The 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand, secured by Harry Kane’s goal, felt more like a training session than competitive international football. With the World Cup opener against Croatia looming, Tuchel needs to finalize his starting lineup.
Tuchel acknowledged the team’s lack of cohesion after a long gap since their last match together. Key players were rested, and experimental selections were made. The upcoming friendly against Costa Rica is the final chance to test combinations and build momentum before the tournament begins.

