Ben White marked his return to the England team by scoring a late goal but also conceding a stoppage-time penalty as England drew 1-1 with Uruguay at Wembley. In other pre-World Cup friendlies, Germany defeated Switzerland 4-3 with a standout display from Florian Wirtz.
Ben White’s Mixed Return for England
Ben White returned to the England squad and made an immediate impact by scoring late in the match against Uruguay. The Arsenal defender came on in the second half and gave England the lead after finishing from close range following a corner.
His return attracted mixed reactions from supporters, with some boos heard at Wembley when he entered the field.
Late Penalty Denies England Victory
England appeared set for victory until stoppage time when White fouled Federico Vinas inside the penalty area.
After a video review, the referee awarded Uruguay a penalty, which Federico Valverde converted to secure a 1-1 draw. It was the first goal England had conceded in seven matches.
Tuchel Defends White After Match
England coach Thomas Tuchel defended White after the final whistle and said the defender deserves support as he rebuilds his place in the national team.
Tuchel also questioned the penalty decision, saying he did not believe the challenge should have resulted in a spot kick.
Germany Edge Switzerland in Seven-Goal Thriller
Germany produced an exciting 4-3 win over Switzerland, led by an outstanding performance from Florian Wirtz.
Wirtz scored twice and created two more goals as Germany came from behind twice to secure victory in one of the night’s most entertaining matches.
Netherlands and Spain Also Win
The Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 in Amsterdam, while Spain comfortably beat Serbia 3-0.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice for Spain in another strong pre-World Cup performance.
