6<\/p>\n Tuchel’s stars got the job done in Tampa Bay, even if they didn’t exactly move through the gearsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Harry Kane’s header late in the first half was the difference in energy-sapping conditions where both teams got valuable pre-tournament minutes into the legs.<\/p>\n Thomas Tuchel<\/a> promised he’d trot out two entirely different line-ups for each half and that’s exactly what transpired.<\/p>\n More importantly, all players emerged unscathed from the contest, a pleasing boost for Tuchel given Germany and Argentina have already lost players for the World Cup<\/a> due to pre-tournament injuries.<\/p>\n However, one player who may have given Tuchel a welcome headache was 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha – who isn’t in the World Cup squad.<\/p>\n Read more football news<\/p>\n He was a livewire on the right throughout the second half in what was his senior international debut.<\/p>\n talkSPORT’s chief live football anchor Adrian Durham<\/a> was in attendance at the Raymond James Stadium to take in the contest, with some names staking a serious claim to start England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17.<\/p>\n Unfortunately for a handful of others, Durham wasn’t overly impressed with their displays, perhaps opening the door for one of their teammates to nudge ahead in the pecking order.<\/p>\n England’s first half<\/p>\n Jordan Pickford<\/a> started between the sticks for England and was an assured presence throughout the first half.<\/p>\n The Everton glovesman was not forced to make any saves of note, although he produced a smart stop to deny Matt Garbett’s curled effort from outside the box.<\/p>\n Jarell Quansah looked comfortable at right-back and looked to join in on several attacks, despite being a centre-back by trade.<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n Guehi was rarely troubled by the All Whites’ attackersCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Marc Guehi<\/a> and John Stones<\/a> were at the heart of defence, although Durham wasn’t overly impressed with either man.<\/p>\n Durham felt Stones ‘didn’t show’ his skills on the ball while Guehi has ‘a lot to prove this summer’ after costing Manchester City the league.<\/p>\n However, Durham was far more positive when describing left-back Djed Spence’s<\/a> performance.<\/p>\n Durham noted Spence ‘tried to make things happen’ and very much did just that at the end of the first half as he provided the assist for Harry Kane’s opener.<\/p>\n In midfield, Jordan Henderson<\/a> and Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> dictated the tempo with relative ease, rarely needing to speed the game up given the heat and the fact it was a warm-up contest.<\/p>\n One player from the first half Durham was not impressed with was Morgan Rogers.<\/a><\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n Durham wasn’t a fan of Rogers’ 45-minute display against New ZealandCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Durham felt the Aston Villa ace ‘might be letting others in’ for the coveted No. 10 position.<\/p>\n He wasn’t the only Villa star Durham was disappointed with, as Ollie Watkins<\/a> also came in for criticism.<\/p>\n Durham was far more complementary of Watkins’ attacking partners in Marcus Rashford<\/a> and Harry Kane.<\/a><\/p>\n Rashford ‘set the standard’ against the Kiwis with his ‘energy and creativity’, with the winger especially keen to cut inside from the left wing to fizz in a cross or rip a powerful shot towards goal.<\/p>\n Up top, Kane produced a ‘terrific header’ for his goal having found himself in acres of space.<\/p>\n Most importantly, Kane made it unscathed through the first half, something that several were fearful of given concerns over the state of the pitch.<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n Durham wasn’t afraid to give out scores at all ends of the scaleCredit: talkSPORT<\/p>\n It was the England skipper’s 67th – yes, you read that right – goal for club and country this season, and Three Lions supporters will hope there’s plenty more to come.<\/p>\n Remarkably, Kane finished the first half with just two touches inside New Zealand’s 18-yard box, one of which was his header that flew past Crocombe.<\/p>\n England’s second half<\/p>\n James Trafford<\/a> was practically a spectator for the entire second half which, for a goalkeeper, is not the worst thing.<\/p>\n Trafford’s relaxing afternoon in Tampa was aided by a solid defensive display from Reece James,<\/a> Ezri Konsa<\/a>, Dan Burn<\/a> and Tino Livramento<\/a>, who were rarely troubled.<\/p>\n Burn had a good chance to add a second but could only direct his header against the post while Konsa shook off a small knock late in the contest.<\/p>\n Holding midfielders Elliot Anderson<\/a> and Nico O’Reilly<\/a> kept the ball ticking along and covered ground well.<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n Bellingham was busy in the second half, trying to make things happenCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Jude Bellingham<\/a> also logged some important minutes, with Durham describing his performance as ‘decent’.<\/p>\n Not long after signing for Barcelona, Anthony Gordon<\/a> brought positive energy on the left with some driving 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