England's preparations for the World Cup continued with a 6-0 victory over amateur side Miami United in a training match in Florida. Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, while Ethan Nwaneri and Rio Ngumoha also found the net, with Jordan Henderson adding another goal.
Tuchel's side fine-tune ahead of Croatia clash
The Three Lions have been based in the United States for over a week, playing friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica. After a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand, England impressed in a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica, with goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins.
On Thursday, Thomas Tuchel's side faced Miami United at Palm Beach Gardens. Miami United, the oldest football club in the city, play in the fourth tier of US football and are coached by Claudio Frean, a former Haiti Under-20s manager. The match was not played at full intensity, with Tuchel explaining: "It will be a match according to our rules. It will not be 90 minutes, maybe 60 minutes, maybe 2 x 30 or 2 x 25. It is to get some minutes into the legs of players who didn't get minutes against Costa Rica."
Key performers
Ivan Toney's hat-trick was the standout performance, showcasing his sharpness ahead of the World Cup. Rio Ngumoha, a highly-rated youngster, scored a curling effort from distance, while Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson also got on the scoresheet. No injuries were reported, meaning England will face Croatia with a clean bill of health.
England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17, aiming for a positive start.
