England Starts Euro 2024 Prep with 3-0 Bosnia Win

England initiated their Euro 2024 preparations with a 3-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a lackluster international friendly at St James’ Park. Despite a slow start and a scoreless first half, Cole Palmer’s penalty ignited a late goal spree with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane sealing the victory. While fringe players like Palmer and Eberechi Eze showed glimpses of promise, Gareth Southgate’s side found the overall performance lacking as they gear up for the European Championships.

The first half saw little excitement with England’s experimental lineup struggling to break through Bosnia’s defense. Despite having dominant possession, England struggled to create chances until Cole Palmer and Eberechi Eze injected some creativity into the game. However, England didn’t find their rhythm until the second half, capitalizing on a penalty opportunity converted by Palmer. A late surge, including goals from Alexander-Arnold and Kane, secured the win for England, albeit with some lackluster moments.

Looking ahead, England will face Iceland in their next warm-up match before Gareth Southgate finalizes his squad for Euro 2024. With only a few days left to make decisions, Southgate will have to carefully consider his options following the Bosnia victory.