England vs New Zealand: How to Watch Saturday’s World Cup Warm-Up Match

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England face New Zealand in a pre–World Cup friendly in Tampa, Florida, airing live on ITV.

England continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a friendly against New Zealand on Saturday night, giving fans an early look at the squad before the tournament begins later this month.

How to watch

TV channelITV1
Live streamITVX
Kick-off9:00pm BST, Saturday 6 June
VenueRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

ITV’s coverage runs from 8:15pm until 11:30pm and includes build-up, the match itself, and post-match analysis.

What to expect

This is England’s first of two warm-up fixtures before their World Cup campaign gets underway on 17 June against Croatia. New Zealand have also qualified for the tournament and open their own campaign two days earlier against Iran.

The teams have not met since 1991, when England recorded victories in Auckland and Wellington. Saturday’s game offers manager Gareth Southgate a chance to assess combinations, fitness levels, and tactical options before the competitive action begins.

Who could be in the England squad?

While the final matchday lineup will be confirmed closer to kick-off, fans can expect a strong group of established internationals and younger players competing for places.

Possible England squad options

	GoalkeepersJordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford
	DefendersKyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, Kieran Trippier
	MidfieldersDeclan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo
	ForwardsHarry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon

Southgate is likely to rotate his options across the two friendlies, so supporters may see a mix of experienced starters and emerging talent.

ITV coverage team

Mark Pougatch will present the broadcast, joined by analysts Roy Keane and Karen Carney. Ian Wright and Gabriel Clarke will provide pitchside contributions, while Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will be on commentary duty.

The match is expected to offer valuable clues about England’s preferred setup ahead of the World Cup opener later this month.