Pickford is back in goal but England lose at Wembley

England 0 – 1 Japan

Jordan Pickford is reinstated in goal for England but he was beaten by Mitoma in the 23rd minute at Wembley tonight against Japan.

Lots of absentees in the expected England line-up but there was no second start for James Garner despite effusive praise from Thomas Tuchel for his performance against Uruguay. 

It was a nice quick Japanese move following a midfield turnover that saw simple yet rapid and incisive movement of the ball across the ragged back line of the retreating England defence who were cut apart with Mitoma having an easy job to fire past a befuddled Jordan Pickford.

James Garner was introduced as a substitute for Mainoo after 70 minutes but could do little to change the course of the game against a lively and quick Japan team.