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Both sides came into this game fully aware of what was at stake. For Italy, the Azzurri could not afford to miss the World Cup for a third consecutive time. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, this was history within reach just one result away from only their second appearance on football’s biggest stage. The tension was immediate. Bosnia started brightly, looking to disrupt Italy’s rhythm and impose themselves early. There was intent in everything they did a willingness to test Ital

England lost to Japan in their final home game before the World Cup. Japan held off a late England surge to win 1–0 away at Wembley. The visitors had taken the lead through Kaoru Mitoma midway through the first half. England manager Thomas Tuchel used the first hour of the game to trial a new attacking system, which saw the hosts play without a recognised striker. England started the game with a fluid front four comprising: Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, and Cole

A late Federico Valverde penalty denied England victory in a controversial Wembley friendly, as Thomas Tuchel’s rotated side were held by Uruguay. Despite taking the lead through Ben White, England were undone by a combination of late drama and questionable officiating. Thomas Tuchel’s team selection reflected a clear attempt to manage the workload of players coming off demanding seasons, with 11 senior names rested: Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Nico