Live coverage continues for the international friendly between England and New Zealand.
This matchup features two sides preparing for the World Cup, unlike some friendlies where a major team faces a significantly smaller opponent. Both England and New Zealand are approaching this match with the upcoming tournament firmly in mind.
The stakes are high for England, who are aiming to end a 60-year wait and lift the World Cup trophy once more. Intense pressure accompanies this goal. This friendly is part of their preparation, followed by a match against Costa Rica this Wednesday.
New Zealand’s schedule differs slightly, as this is not their first match of the week. However, their preparations are tempered by a concerning result: a 4-0 defeat against Haiti in their previous outing last Tuesday.