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Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England thrash New Zealand

Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254.

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Gus Atkinson leads England’s thrashing of New Zealand

England have won their first Rothesay Test against New Zealand at Lord's by 115 runs after falling short of their target of 254. Gus Atkinson was the star man and finished with 5-30 after removing Smith, Jamieson, and last man Henry. Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway provided some resistance for…

The Independent UK · Jun 7

England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test

New Zealand resumed on 55-5 and added 83 before England’s attack got the job done with Gus Atkinson taking a five-fer to win by 115 runs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

Tuchel rues England's 'freestyle' start in NZ friendly

England's preparations stepped up with a scrappy 1-0 win over New Zealand in sweltering conditions in Tampa.

AAP · Jun 7

Thomas Tuchel criticises England’s ‘freestyle’ approach in win over New Zealand

England’s first-half positioning in the 1-0 victory displeased Thomas Tuchel but he was pleased with Jude Bellingham’s impact as a substitute

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

England: Thomas Tuchel reveals what Arsenal stars will add to World Cup camp after laboured friendly win

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka among Gunners unavailable for unconvincing defeat of New Zealand

Evening Standard · Jun 6

England 1-0 New Zealand: five talking points from the World Cup warm-up

Jude Bellingham will have been happy to take the armband, Nico O’Reilly is a midfield option but John Stones looks a weak link

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

How Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo Fared in England Start vs. New Zealand

Kobbie Mainoo is fighting for a spot in England’s starting midfield for the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

England’s tepid World Cup warm-up offers Thomas Tuchel few answers to lingering questions

England 1-0 New Zealand: As preparations for the World Cup continue, the Three Lions battled with the heat in Florida

The Independent UK · Jun 6

England 1-0 New Zealand: Harry Kane on target as Three Lions labour to victory in sweltering World Cup warm-up

Thomas Tuchel makes winning start to summer campaign as 22 players handed run out in trying conditions

Evening Standard · Jun 6