Japan secured a 1-0 victory over England in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. The decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma cut inside from the left and fired a low shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
England manager Thomas Tuchel fielded an experimental lineup, including a debut for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, as he continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Three Lions struggled to create clear chances, with captain Harry Kane having a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.
The result extends England's winless run to four matches. Tuchel acknowledged the performance was not good enough, stating the team lacked fluidity and made too many mistakes. England's next match is against Brazil on Saturday as their World Cup preparations continue.
