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England 0 – 1 Japan

International Friendly Games · 31 Mar 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Orchestrating England's midfield tempo

E. Anderson completed 111 passes at 94.9% accuracy across 136 touches, dominating possession in the middle third. His volume and precision controlled the game's rhythm and dictated England's attacking transitions.

Creativity without clinical finishing

J. Bowen crafted 3 key passes despite registering 0.0 expected assists, showing he created dangerous moments. His work illustrated the gap between creating chances and converting them into high-quality scoring opportunities.

Japan's tireless defensive anchor

K. Sano made 18 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances, effectively smothering England's forward movements. His defensive actions provided the foundation that kept Japan competitive throughout the match.

Palmer energizes attack off bench

C. Palmer delivered 2 key passes in just 59 minutes as a substitute, immediately injecting creative threat. His impact off the bench showed England's attacking depth and ability to shift momentum late.