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It's less than two weeks before England get their Euro 24 campaign under way against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen and Gareth Southgate's men are looking to maintain their match sharpness ahead of the tournament.
With the Three Lions' first fixture on Sunday, June 16, Southgate will use this week's friendly clashes to assess his players before confirming his final 26-man squad. It starts tonight against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Newcastle United's St James' Park, before a game with Finland at Wembley on Friday night.
England face Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C in Germany and will need the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in top form. United's Kieran Trippier will captain the side tonight on his home ground, but Anthony Gordon has been ruled out through injury. We'll bring you all the latest as it happens tonight, with reaction and analysis to follow the final whistle.
Key Events
GOAL! Palmer smashes home the penalty!
Confirmed team news!
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Big attendance here
50,061 inside St James' Park this evening!
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Almost a cracker
Kane takes fire from range after spinning well on the edge of the box. Goalkeeper gloves stung but the stopper does enough to parry for a corner.
Would have been a great goal.
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England going for the kill
Kane's introduction making a big difference. He's everywhere trying to double England's lead. Grealish helping supply him down the left.
Bosnia barely been out of their half since half-time. 20 minutes remaining and it's just going to be a case of whether England can extend this advantage.
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England's new system
Five changes made by Southgate - here is how they are looking now:
Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Dunk, Branthwaite, Konsa; Gallagher, Wharton; Bowen, Maddison, Grealish; Kane.
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England want more
Bowen races beyond Gazibegovic and is brought down. Dangerous free-kick for England.
Maddison and Trent to send one into the area.
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England changes
Watkins, Palmer, Eze, Guehi, TRIPPIER OFF.
Branthwaite, Wharton, Maddison, Kane, Grealish ON.
Huge ovation for Trippier as he makes way at St James' Park.
KEY EVENT
GOAL! Palmer smashes home the penalty!
Cool as you like from the Chelsea man. Palmer buries his spot-kick, blasting it beyond Vasilj to make it 1-0.
Cracking penalty and the home side have the lead!
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Penalty given!
Konsa's shirt was being dragged by Tahirovic and after a look at the monitor, a penalty is awarded. Loudest cheer of the night at St James' Park!
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Close!
Another corner, Bosnia can't clear and eventually Bowen pounces at the back stick but drags his shot across goal.
Possible penalty check for a pull of Konsa's shirt.
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England piling pressure on
Wave after wave of England attack as they look for the opener. Bosnia stuck in their own final third. The away side have dealt with a number of corners but the Three Lions keep coming at them .
Palmer, Trent and Bowen combining well so far.
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Watkins penalised
Palmer spins with the ball in space and quickly tries to pick Watkins out. The Villa man is beaten to the ball and fouls his man. Attack over.
The Villa man struggling tonight.
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Postive start
Bowen and Palmer link up well and the former chases down a loose ball to win a corner. England shooting towards the Gallowgate this half.
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Second-half under way
England get us going once again. Better needed from both sides - but especially Southgate's men!
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First-half thoughts
Friendly game, this. Little goal-mouth action but England with the better chances. Bosnia a very, very physical side.
Eze the stand out for the Three Lions, Palmer also calm on the ball. Trippier certainly looks to have shaken off any injuries of late - looking sharp.
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Bowen has a go
One last chance before the interval. Ball arrives at Bowen's feet, he spins and shoots but it's straight at Vasilj.
0-0 at the break.
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First chance
Hajradinovic flashes one at goal from distance after a sloppy error by England at the back. Pickford calls for calm. England deal with corner.
Half-time approaching.
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Bosnia yet to trouble
Pickford with very little to do so far. 35 minutes in and it's still goalless.
England the more lively of the sides. Trippier involved plenty. Eze looking impressive.
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Another good save
Vasilj keeping Bosnia level here. Another good save, this time with his feet, to deny Konsa from close range. Ball dropped nicely for the defender from a corner but the Bosnia stopper was alert again.
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Skipper!
Little action to tell you about... so have some photos of Newcastle United's vice-captain!
— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) June 3, 2024
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Gallagher has a go
Curled effort over the bar from the Chelsea man. First chance since Watkins'.
Has the feel of a friendly this one. England under no real pressure so far.
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Big save!
Watkins breaks free in behind after a lovely ball by Palmer. Shrugs off his man but goalkeeper Vasilj is out tall to stop the close-range effort.
Lovely move.
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Early stages
A packed St James' Park making plenty of noise - and no boos for Pickford for a change! Chants of "England's number one" aimed at the Everton stopper.
No chances of yet but Eze wins a free-kick in front of the Leazes End. Trippier, who is being applauded at every opportunity leaves it for Palmer but Bosnia clear.
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We're under way on Tyneside
Here we go then! Almost a full house here as England get ready for the Euros!
Come on!
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Kick-off approaching
We've had a music set from DJ Schak and then a touching tribute to former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow. The teams are in the tunnel and we're moments away from kick-off at St James' Park.
Coverage to follow right here!
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Adidas hint at St James'...
Newcastle United chiefs have already removed the Castore signs at the top of the Gallowgate End in preparation for next season - and as expected the club have wasted no time in getting ready for Adidas' June 7 launch by quickly putting the German giants' logo in their place.
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Who will win the Euros?
Tonight is just one warm up before the real thing later this month... but can England win the Euros this summer?...
England 3/1
France 15/4
Germany 4/1
Spain, Portugal 7/1
Belgium 16/1
Italy, Netherlands 18/1
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No Anthony Gordon
As expected, Anthony Gordon sits out of tonight's clash, despite being at St James' Park with his team-mates this evening. The Newcastle winger still nursing a slight Achilles injury after the Premier League clash at Old Trafford last month.
Kieran Trippier to lead his country out at St James' Park this evening.
KEY EVENT
Confirmed team news!
England XI: Pickford; Konsa, Dunk, Guéhi, Trippier (C); Alexander-Arnold, Bowen, Gallagher; Palmer, Watkins, Eze.
BosniaXI: Vasilj; Ahmedhodzic, Bicakcic, Katic; Gazibegovic, Saric, Tahirovic, Radeljic; Hajradinovic; Demirovic, Gigovic
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If anyone is heading to the ground!
The matchday foodbank squad are out in force! Do your bit if you can!
We’re here, opposite Shearer’s Bar, come and say hello! pic.twitter.com/4YNvwZIEJl
— NUFC Fans Foodbank (@nufcfoodbank) June 3, 2024
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All smiles!
The main man is here! Although he isn't expected to be involved for England this evening!
