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International Friendlies
Jun 7, 2018 at 8pm UK
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Reaction
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Danny Welbeck: Marcus Rashford "free to play" for England
England attacker Danny Welbeck heaps praise on Marcus Rashford for 'always making an impact' when called upon for the Three Lions.Jun 9, 14:13
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Nick Pope 'relishing goalkeeping rivalry'
Nick Pope reveals that he is relishing the "rivalry" that currently exists for the goalkeeping position with England.Jun 8, 12:25
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'England debut a dream come true'
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold describes making his international debut as "a dream come true".Jun 7, 21:54
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Gareth Southgate: 'Great competition for places in England team'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that there is "great competition" for places in his England World Cup squad.Jun 7, 21:41
Fabian Delph: 'England raring to go ahead of World Cup'
Manchester City's Fabian Delph says that England are "raring to go" ahead of the World Cup.Jun 7, 21:27
Marcus Rashford: 'England World Cup expectations high'
England striker Marcus Rashford says that the Three Lions will be strong competitors at the World Cup.Jun 7, 21:15
The Match
Match Report
England end their World Cup preparations in winning fashion courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at Elland Road.
Live Commentary
Relive England's 2-0 win over Costa Rica as goals from Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck send the Three Lions off to the World Cup in winning fashion.
Team News
England boss Gareth Southgate makes 10 changes to his side for the World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Costa Rica.
Build-up
Nick Pope to be handed England debut against Costa Rica?
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly hand a debut to Nick Pope during his side's World Cup warm-up match with Costa Rica.Jun 7, 13:23
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Jack Butland, Trent Alexander-Arnold to feature for England against Costa Rica
England manager Gareth Southgate says that both goalkeeper Jack Butland and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will feature against Costa Rica on Thursday night.Jun 6, 15:27
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Jack Butland to start against Costa Rica?
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland will start for England in Thursday's international friendly with Costa Rica, according to a report.Jun 6, 10:21
Gareth Southgate refuses to reveal England number one
England manager Gareth Southgate refuses to reveal his number one goalkeeper for this summer's World Cup, but praises Jordan Pickford's display against Nigeria.Jun 3, 21:49
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