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England vs New Zealand Prediction, Team News & Betting Odds

England meet New Zealand in Tampa on Saturday night in the first of Thomas Tuchel's two Florida warm-ups before the 2026 World Cup. The headline is not just the result market: it is how much of England's strongest XI Tuchel shows, how New Zealand protect Chris Wood, and which football betting markets still make sense before official team sheets drop.

Kick-off

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9pm BST / 4pm local

England Football lists the Tampa friendly before the Costa Rica warm-up.

Venue

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

UEFA match info lists Raymond James Stadium as the venue.

England squad

Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad

Harry Kane captains the group; Pickford, Stones and Rashford are also at their third World Cup.

New Zealand squad

Darren Bazeley's 26-man All Whites squad

Chris Wood captains New Zealand before Group G games against Iran, Egypt and Belgium.

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Prediction

England should win, but the smarter read is lineup-led

England are the clear pre-match lean because of squad depth, ranking, attacking quality and the ability to change the game from the bench. New Zealand's path is narrower: defend the box, keep Chris Wood connected to set pieces, and stop the first goal from arriving early.

The most practical prediction is England to win with a clean-sheet lean, but this is still a friendly. The better betting process is to confirm Tuchel's XI, then decide whether England goals, England corners, Kane shots or Bellingham involvement markets are actually supported by the starting roles.

MarketLeanWhy it matters
ResultEngland winEngland have the stronger squad and should control territory.
Correct scoreEngland 2-0Clean-sheet angle depends on how often New Zealand can find Wood.
GoalsEngland over 1.5 team goalsBetter than forcing total over 2.5 if New Zealand sit deep.
Player watchKane or Bellingham involvementOnly if confirmed starters with meaningful minutes.
CornersEngland team corners liveUse if England pin New Zealand back through wide attacks.

Probable lineups

England vs New Zealand probable XIs

These are projected lineups, not confirmed teams. Official lineups should be checked on matchday before any player-prop, scorer, card or assist bet.

England probable XI

  1. 1. Jordan Pickford
  2. 2. Reece James
  3. 3. Ezri Konsa
  4. 4. Marc Guehi
  5. 5. Nico O'Reilly
  6. 6. Elliot Anderson
  7. 7. Kobbie Mainoo
  8. 8. Morgan Rogers
  9. 9. Jude Bellingham
  10. 10. Marcus Rashford
  11. 11. Harry Kane

New Zealand probable XI

  1. 1. Max Crocombe
  2. 2. Tim Payne
  3. 3. Finn Surman
  4. 4. Tyler Bindon
  5. 5. Liberato Cacace
  6. 6. Marko Stamenic
  7. 7. Alex Rufer
  8. 8. Eli Just
  9. 9. Callum McCowatt
  10. 10. Jesse Randall
  11. 11. Chris Wood

Player watch

Players who can move the betting markets

England

Harry Kane

Captain and central scorer

Kane remains the clearest England goalscorer reference, but confirm minutes because this is a World Cup warm-up.

England

Jude Bellingham

Central creator

Bellingham changes the match if he starts as the number ten, especially for shots, fouls won and England territory.

England

Marcus Rashford

Left-side runner

Rashford gives England a direct left-channel route and can lift shots, corners and full-back foul pressure.

England

Jordan Pickford

Goalkeeper

Pickford's clean-sheet case improves if England control New Zealand's Chris Wood supply line.

New Zealand

Chris Wood

Captain and target forward

Wood is New Zealand's main scoring route and set-piece target; any All Whites goal market starts with him.

New Zealand

Liberato Cacace

Left-back

Cacace is a key duel player if England attack through Reece James, Rogers or Rashford.

New Zealand

Marko Stamenic

Midfield ball-winner

Stamenic matters for cards and fouls if England dominate central possession.

New Zealand

Tim Payne

Defender / midfield option

Payne is relevant for defensive blocks, right-side duels and New Zealand's shape under pressure.

Latest squad information

England and New Zealand squad lists

England squad

PositionPlayers
GoalkeepersDean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford
DefendersDan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones
MidfieldersElliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers
ForwardsAnthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins

New Zealand squad

PositionPlayers
GoalkeepersMax Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud
DefendersTyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Francis De Vries, Callan Elliot, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman
MidfieldersLachlan Bayliss, Joe Bell, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenic, Ryan Thomas
ForwardsKosta Barbarouses, Matt Garbett, Eli Just, Callum McCowatt, Ben Old, Jesse Randall, Sarpreet Singh, Ben Waine, Chris Wood

Odds watch

What to check at Betfred before England vs New Zealand

Early prices can move quickly around confirmed teams. For UK users, Betfred is the featured bookmaker for match result, handicap, England team goals, goalscorer, shots, corners and cards markets. Player-prop value depends on confirmed starters, expected minutes and the market's substitute or void rules.

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FAQ

When is England vs New Zealand?

England vs New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9pm BST, or 4pm local time in Tampa.

Where is England vs New Zealand played?

The match is listed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Are England vs New Zealand lineups confirmed?

No. Treat the XI as probable until the official team sheets are released on matchday.

What is the England vs New Zealand prediction?

England are the clear lean on squad depth, ranking and attacking quality. A cautious pre-match score lean is England 2-0.

Which UK betting site should I check for England matches?

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Author

Super Sub Betting Guide Editorial Desk

This article was prepared by the Super Sub Betting editorial team using official federation sources first, then match-centre and preview sources for squad-list and lineup context. The betting sections are written for UK adults and are designed to be comparison-led, not prediction guarantees.