#friendly-match

#friendly-match

No team from Africa had beaten England before and it did not matter it was a friendly. The scene in the visiting dressing room was probably best described by Thomas Tuchel.

Killian Phillips will make his first start for Ireland in tonight's friendly in Luxembourg, while there's also an international debut for Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary.

Lewis Ferguson acknowledged that although many players had long seasons, it wasn't an excuse for the team's performance after their 3-1 defeat against Iceland.

Defender Trai Hume will miss Northern Ireland's friendly against Sweden due to a hip injury, with manager Michael O'Neill prioritizing his recovery over immediate play.

"We are looking forward to the camp in January and the opportunity to get to know many of the MLS players and see all the potential talent we have here in the United States," USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said. "We are happy to bring the National Team back to South Florida and utilize the great facilities of Inter Miami for this important moment as we continue to build towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup."