England thrashed American side Miami FC in a behind-closed-doors friendly as they continued their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel’s side played their final official warm-up match ahead of this summer’s tournament on Wednesday as they took on Costa Rica.

Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins were all on the scoresheet as England, looking to end their 60-year major trophy drought, won 3-0 in Orlando.

A day later, England took on Miami FC, who compete in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer league system. Details of the match have now emerged.

England Thrash Miami FC

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Speaking ahead of England’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Miami FC at their training base, Tuchel said: 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.”

The Daily Mail have now revealed exactly how the match played out.

Tuchel decided to rest many England stars that played the majority of the game against Costa Rica, with the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham not involved.

But, despite not being at full strength, the Three Lions cruised to a 6-0 victory. The match was split into two sections, with England winning the first half 1-0 and the second 5-0.

Ivan Toney, who was an unused substitute against Costa Rica, was the star man. The Al-Ahli striker scored three times, including one ‘worldie’ from long range.

Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha, considered one of the best young players in world football, is also said to have scored ‘a breathtaking strike from distance.’ The 17-year-old was not included in England’s 26-man squad for the World Cup and will leave camp this weekend, as will Ethan Nwaneri, Alex Scott and Josh King, who also featured in the game.

Jordan Henderson and Nwaneri also got on the scoresheet, while Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo are both said to have impressed.

There were no injuries reported, with the Daily Mail concluding by saying ‘observers were impressed with the fitness, touch and intensity of England.’

Among the players that turned out for Miami FC was Englishman, Mason Tunbridge. The 25-year-old, who has been in the US since 2019, took a picture with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

Thomas Tuchel Happy With England’s Performance vs Costa Rica

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Tuchel shared his happiness at England’s win against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Speaking after the match, he said, per the Guardian:

“I wished for that, I demanded that; I said before the match we want to push it to the next level, from intensity, commitment, cohesion, and we did that. We could see the impact of the Arsenal players coming into camp and we could see the impact of training.

“We see the adaptation to the heat and we see things clicking, but we demanded it today from the players to take the next step and they did. The result takes care of itself, but we did it on a high level.

“I think we set the tone today in the meeting and the players were ready to follow, to have the next step in intensity and the way we play, to push ourselves and get a good feeling out of it. The energy in the stadium was amazing. I thought: ‘OK, if we can really play like this and grow into the tournament and have this kind of cohesion and brotherhood and team spirit that we showed today, then we will have an amazing connection with the fans.”

England fly to Kansas City on Saturday morning. They begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday, June 17, when they take on Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Manchester United have put a former Manchester City academy player on their transfer shortlist this summer, according to reports.

On Wednesday, the Red Devils confirmed their retained list ahead of the 2026-27 season. The departures of Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho were confirmed following the end of their contracts.

Casemiro is also leaving the club but that had already been announced before the end of the campaign.

United are keen to add at least two midfielders to their squad for next term after they finished third in the Premier League and qualified for the Champions League.

Michael Carrick has been appointed as permanent manager on a two-year deal as he prepares for his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.

Man Utd target Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

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According to Sky Sports, Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a player on United’s transfer wishlist.

The 25-year-old Nigeria international has been with the Italian club since 2024, joining on loan for one year before his move was made permanent 12 months ago.

He is familiar with English football after coming through the academy at Man City. He never made a senior appearance for the Etihad Stadium outfit but spent three years at Sheffield Wednesday after leaving City.

He has two years to run on his contract with Lazio but he is open to a Premier League switch, having spent his formative years in England. United have several options on their shortlist ahead of the new season, with Elliot Anderson remaining a key target.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could prove to be bargain

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Nottingham Forest are standing firm on their valuation of the England international, however. It has been reported that an offer worth up to £120m has been submitted by City.

Forest want £120m guaranteed with City’s offer standing at £106m plus add-ons.

Meanwhile, Dele-Bashiru is only valued at around £15.5m by Lazio. If United are seeking two additions to their midfielder, the former Owls midfielder could prove to be a shrewd option.

Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri was full of praise for the player earlier in the season when he scored in the Coppa Italia semi-final. After the game, the ex-Chelsea manager highlighted the player’s lightning-quick pace, as he revealed the midfielder can ‘reach speeds of 36 km/h‘.

The moves of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo to Arsenal and Chelsea three years ago have inflated the midfield market and the Red Devils could find joy in signing a player such as Dele-Bashiru.

There is no doubting Anderson’s obvious quality, but signing players for huge fees can prove risky while they are also deals which can take up a lot of time.

Arsenal’s summer transfer plans could take a twist as a forward has been linked with a potential exit from the club, according to reports from beIN Sports.

Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are looking to bolster the options available in the frontline this summer, acknowledging that perhaps a little more spark is needed in the final third.

A left-winger appears to be the priority, alongside another possible striker or a number ten that could bring some cutting edge to the Gunners where they need it most.

Given the depth in the squad, however, Arsenal will need to facilitate some exits that may appear to be ruthless considering the players available.

As those transfer moves are being pondered, contact has already been made that could see a key player leave in the coming weeks.

Leandro Trossard Transfer Exit

According to the report from beIN Sports, Besiktas have made contact with Arsenal in an attempt to sign Leandro Trossard in the summer transfer window.

Serdal Adalı, the club’s president, is believed to be the one who has spoken to the Gunners in hopes of learning about the terms of any potential deal.

The Belgian international has been targeted as a primary target for the Turkish Super Lig club while he enters the final year under contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Trossard has been heavily linked with an exit due to Arsenal’s interest in signing a left-winger this summer. One of him or Gabriel Martinelli is expected to leave if room is to be made on the flank.

As it stands, it’s the 31-year-old who seems to be attracting suitors, with Besiktas just the latest club to join the race to sign the forward this summer.

If a move goes through, then Trossard will be remembered fondly for what he managed in his time with Arsenal.

Trossard’s Bargain Transfer

Trossard could call time on his Arsenal career this summer after nearly four years at the club, following his January transfer switch from Brighton in 2023.

The Gunners paid just £27 million to secure the Belgian forward after he seemingly fell out with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi before his exit from the club.

Since then, the Belgian international has been nothing short of reliable for the club, making 174 appearances, scoring 36 goals and assisting 34 times.

Shortly after his arrival, Ian Wright labelled Trossard as “unbelievable”, and he has proven to be just that in almost every appearance since.

50 of his Arsenal appearances have come over the past campaign, as Arteta regularly used the forward as an important option in the Premier League title triumph, as well as the run to the Champions League final.

The output of Trossard far outweighs the transfer fee paid in, and should he leave over the summer, then he will be firmly remembered as one of the best bargain transfers ever, on top of being a cult hero.