In a thrilling friendly match against Uruguay, Ben White netted his first ever goal for the England national team since 2022, marking a successful return to action.

The England defender, playing under Thomas Tuchel, made an impact after coming on as a second-half substitute, scoring from close range in the 81st minute to put England ahead 1-0, raports alldaysport.net

However, Uruguay responded late in the game with a penalty from Fede Valverde, equalizing in the final moments of the match. The game ended in a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium.

Noni Madueke made his England debut but was forced to leave the field in the 38th minute due to an injury concern. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were not featured in the match, as England’s head coach provided them with an extended break during this international window.

England will now prepare for their second friendly of the break against Japan, as the team ramps up its preparations for the 2026 World Cup this summer. The match against Japan will be a critical step in fine-tuning the squad ahead of the global tournament.

With hopes high for a strong World Cup campaign, England’s performances in these friendlies will be key in building momentum for the upcoming challenges./ALLDAYSPORT/