England’s national football team, the Three Lions, suffered a shocking defeat in their final warm-up game ahead of the finals. The team was outplayed by Iceland, a team that finished fourth in their qualifying group but showed a more potent performance throughout the match.
The game started with a swift attack from Iceland, catching the hosts off guard. Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, an Icelandic player, managed to outmaneuver John Stones, an English defender, before beating goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at his near post.
England’s captain, Harry Kane, missed a golden opportunity to level the score in the first half. He sent Cole Palmer’s delicate cross over the bar from just six yards out. England struggled to create other significant chances, and Stones was taken off at half-time as a precautionary measure after an early ankle injury.
Iceland could have further extended their lead after the break, but Thorsteinsson squandered a prime opportunity. He mistimed a free shot from Hakon Arnar Haraldsson’s square pass as England’s defense was increasingly exposed.
The final whistle was met with boos from the crowd, marking a disappointing end to England’s preparation games. The Three Lions now face