England comfortably defeated Costa Rica at Elland Road. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was the standout performer, pressing his World Cup claims with an outstanding first-half strike to put England ahead and threatening throughout. Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope was given his debut as a second-half replacement for Jack Butland as Southgate made a host of changes, and Danny Welbeck completed a thoroughly deserved win with a diving header from Dele Alli’s ball.
Highlights
Moments
13′ Goal! England 1, Costa Rica 0. Marcus Rashford (England) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. 20′ Attempt saved. Jamie Vardy (England) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harry Maguire with a headed pass.27′ Attempt saved. Johan Venegas (Costa Rica) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Marco Ureña.29′ Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England) wins a free kick on the right wing.51′ Attempt saved. Marco Ureña (Costa Rica) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joel Campbell.56′ Attempt saved. Jordan Henderson (England) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a headed pass.76′ Goal! England 2, Costa Rica 0. Danny Welbeck (England) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Dele Alli.
