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England beat New Zealand 1-0, with Kane scoring at 45+3 minutes, in a World Cup warm-up that spotlighted a controversial new drinks-break format. The three-minute interval aims to pause play and allow managers to reset, effectively folding in a quarter-like rhythm into the game. The change drew wide criticism from fans, who described the setup as an unwelcome intrusion and compared it to the hated vuvuzela of past World Cups. Coach Thomas Tuchel’s reputation for game management is highlighted as England navigates this format with strategic tweaks and substitutions. In Tampa’s heat, Morgan Rogers featured on the A-side, Jude Bellingham on the B-side, and performances by Gordon and Anderson suggested depth for England as they prepare for the tournament.