Ivan Toney stole the spotlight with a hat-trick as England continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 6-0 victory over Miami FC in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
The match, played in Florida, saw Thomas Tuchel’s squad continue their preparations ahead of the tournament, with several players making a strong impression.
According to reports, the fixture was split into two separate games, with England winning the opening contest 1-0 before producing a five-goal display in the second period.
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha was among the standout performers after scoring a spectacular goal, adding to his growing reputation during England’s training camp.
The teenager was one of four young players invited into the squad setup to provide additional numbers during preparations.
Ngumoha had already caught attention after featuring in England’s earlier friendly against New Zealand, and his latest performance further highlighted his potential.
Alongside Toney’s treble and Ngumoha’s strike, Jordan Henderson and Ethan Nwaneri were also on the scoresheet as England completed a comfortable victory.
Reports also suggested defenders Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo impressed during the Florida session, giving Tuchel further selection options ahead of the World Cup.
With England continuing their build-up, performances from emerging talents like Ngumoha and Nwaneri could prove valuable as the squad prepares for the global tournament.
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