By In a preparatory match for Euro 2024, England’s football team delivered a strong second-half performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James’ Park. Despite a challenging first half against Bosnia’s solid defense under new coach Sergej Barbarez, England found their rhythm post-interval.
Eberechi Eze and Cole Palmer were the standout performers in the first half, but it was after the break that England truly shone. Palmer scored his first goal for the national team from a penalty awarded by VAR for a foul on Ezri Konsa. Trent Alexander-Arnold then added a spectacular volley, and Harry Kane, celebrating his 90th appearance for England, completed the scoring with a close-range finish from a corner.
Post-match, manager Gareth Southgate acknowledged the strong performances had posed some difficult choices for the final squad selection for the Euros. He expressed satisfaction with the individual performances and emphasized the importance of making fair decisions for the team composition, considering both individual skills and positional needs. Southgate also noted the team’s clean bill of health following the match, an important factor leading into the tournament.
