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Three Lions’ final pre-tournament friendly goes ahead an hour later than scheduled in Orlando

England are facing Costa Rica today in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup. Kick-off in Wednesday night’s clash was delayed by an hour after fierce thunderstorms hit Orlando and left the playing surface at Inter&Co Stadium submerged in water. But thankfully the torrential rain relented and lightning ceased to allow the match to begin after the pitch drained quickly, with fans allowed back into the venue.

Jude Bellingham started over Morgan Rogers at No10 for England in Thomas Tuchel’s biggest selection call, seven days out from the Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas. Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Noni Madueke both started after joining up with the squad late following the Champions League final, with Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze on the bench. Tuchel admitted fitness concerns over Saka on the eve of the game, owing to a lingering Achilles injury that has seen him play through the pain barrier.

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England 3-0 Costa Rica

Despite the storm delays, that was close to an ideal evening for England and Thomas Tuchel in the end.

A convincing result and improved performance, with no injuries suffered.

They could have netted a hatful against very limited opposition.

Next stop, Group L rivals Croatia in Dallas in their World Cup opener next Wednesday.

They will travel to their tournament training base in Kansas City, Missouri at the weekend.

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England 3-0 Costa Rica

A poacher’s goal from Ollie Watkins...

England 3-0 Costa Rica

93 mins: Another block denies Eze. Mainoo is also thwarted.

The travelling England fans are in fine voice in the last few minutes at Inter&Co Stadium.

England 3-0 Costa Rica

92 mins: Into six minutes of stoppage time in Orlando and England are hungry for more goals.

Saka sells a couple of nifty stepovers before flashing a dangerous low ball across the six-yard box and wide of the back post.

Frustrated Arsenal team-mate Eze then has two efforts blocked in quick succession by Galo and Quiros.