Match preview for England vs Costa Rica
England deliver their World Cup preparations to an in depth on Wednesday night once they tackle Costa Rica in Orlando, with Thomas Tuchel on the lookout for a extra convincing show forward of the Three Lions’ match opener in opposition to Croatia.
The German coach watched his facet edge past New Zealand 1-0 on Saturday in a match that supplied little pleasure.
Tuchel was brazenly crucial of features of the show, with tough climate situations, a poor enjoying floor and widespread second-half modifications contributing to a disjointed efficiency.
England have but to attain greater than as soon as in a match throughout 2026, though their defensive document stays sturdy.
Costa Rica, in the meantime, is not going to be collaborating on this summer season’s World Cup after falling quick throughout CONCACAF qualifying. Los Ticos gained all 4 of their second-round qualifiers however failed to keep up that momentum within the subsequent section, drawing 4 of six matches and ending behind each Haiti and Honduras.
Their qualification disappointment led to the departure of Miguel Herrera, with former Venezuela boss Fernando Batista taking cost. The Argentine continues to be looking for his first victory, having overseen a 2-2 draw with Jordan earlier than defeats in opposition to Iran and Colombia.
Staff information for England vs Costa Rica
England have been boosted by the arrivals of a number of gamers who have been granted extra time without work following their involvement within the Champions League ultimate.
Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have now joined the squad, with Rice and Saka anticipated to return straight into the beginning lineup.
Tuchel is prone to transfer nearer to his strongest XI after rotating closely in opposition to New Zealand. Jude Bellingham, Reece James and Nico O’Reilly are additionally candidates to start out, whereas John Stones and Marc Guehi are anticipated to proceed on the coronary heart of the defence.
Costa Rica are with out skilled ahead Joel Campbell, who was not included within the present squad.
That locations higher accountability on Spartak Moscow striker Manfred Ugalde, who’s the main worldwide goalscorer among the many present Costa Rica squad and might be their essential attacking risk.
Anticipated line-ups for England vs Costa Rica
England: Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane
Costa Rica: Sequeira; Quiros, Mitchell, Faerron, Araya; Salazar, Flores; Mora, Soto, Alcocer; Ugalde
The place to look at England vs Costa Rica: TV channel, on-line dwell stream
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 BST on Wednesday, June 10.
Broadcast protection might be obtainable on ITV1, with UK viewers additionally capable of catch the match on ITVX.
Stats for England vs Costa Rica
- England have stored a clear sheet in every of their final 12 victories.
- Harry Kane scored his 79th worldwide objective in opposition to New Zealand.
- England have failed to attain greater than as soon as in a match throughout 2026.
- The Three Lions are unbeaten of their final two conferences with Costa Rica.
- Costa Rica held England to a 0-0 draw on the 2014 World Cup.
- England defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in a pleasant in 2018.
- Costa Rica have did not win any of Fernando Batista’s first three matches in cost.
- Los Ticos have conceded 10 targets of their final three fixtures.
- Costa Rica missed out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup after ending behind Haiti and Honduras.
- England start their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Croatia on June 18.
Prediction for England vs Costa Rica
England haven’t been at their attacking greatest throughout these warm-up fixtures, however the anticipated return of a number of key gamers ought to considerably enhance their risk going ahead.
Costa Rica’s defensive struggles and up to date outcomes counsel they may discover it tough to comprise a close to full-strength England facet, with the Three Lions properly positioned to go into the World Cup on a optimistic be aware.
Prediction: England 3-0 Costa Rica
