#Match Report: England Vs Nigeria 2-1

Summary

England’s World Cup build-up continued with a friendly win over Nigeria at Wembley.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill celebrated his return to England’s squad and stepped up his claims for a starting place against Tunisia in Volgograd on 18 June by opening the scoring with a powerful header after only seven minutes.

England’s total first-half domination was emphasised when captain Harry Kane scored his eighth goal in his last seven appearances six minutes before the interval when Nigeria keeper Francis Uzoho allowed his 18-yard shot to slip in.

Highlights

Moments

6′ Attempt saved. Kieran Trippier (England) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.6′ Goal! England 1, Nigeria 0. Gary Cahill (England) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a corner.18′ Attempt blocked. Ashley Young (England) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.38′ Goal! England 2, Nigeria 0. Harry Kane (England) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.44′ Attempt saved. Victor Moses (Nigeria) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alex Iwobi.46′ Goal! England 2, Nigeria 1. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.