00:00England's World Cup preparations continued with a narrow 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Tampa, where Harry Kane's first
00:10-half header proved enough to secure the win in a match that was more about preparation than performance.
00:19Thomas Tuchel rotated heavily, fielding 1-11 in the first half and a completely different side after the break in
00:28the second half, as he looked to spread minutes throughout his entire squad and continue acclimatisation work in Florida's demanding
00:37conditions.
00:38While the result was positive, attention quickly turned to concerns surrounding the playing surface.
00:46Thomas Tuchel had already voiced reservations about the recently installed pitch before kick-off and the uneven turf remained a
00:56talking point throughout the evening.
00:59With the World Cup just days away now, England will hope future surfaces offer greater consistency and reduce the risk
01:09of any injury.
01:11Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the game he'd got through with no injuries and said that was a big positive for
01:18the preparation.
01:18Tuchel ensure 22 players saw action with emphasis firmly on managing workloads and getting valuable minutes into legs after a
01:29long domestic season and then a short break.
01:32The England manager has spoken openly about balancing fitness and freshness, particularly with several players arriving after a demanding club
01:43campaign.
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