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England 2 Nigeria 1: Three Lions edge out Super Eagles in World Cup warm-up clash at Wembley

ENGLAND edged out Nigeria in their first World Cup warm-up clash as Gary Cahill and Harry Kane got on the score sheet in a 2-1 win.

The Chelsea defender headed home the opener in the seventh minute, before the Tottenham ace doubled the Three Lions’ lead just before the break.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill opened the scoring for England against Nigeria
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Three Lions centre-back Cahill celebrates after expertly tucking home his header against the Super Eagles
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Harry Kane doubled England’s lead just before the break for his 13th international goal
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Arsenal star Alex Iwobi immediately pulled a goal back the Super Eagles after the interval, as the African nation went in search of an equaliser.

But Gareth Southgate’s men held on for the win at Wembley, and will be hoping for the same result against Costa Rica at Elland Road on Thursday.

More to follow…

Kane’s low strike squirmed under the body of Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho
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Tottenham striker Kane celebrates with his team-mates after scoring in the friendly
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Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back for Nigeria just after half-time with a fine finish
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Iwobi attempts to retrieve the ball from Jordan Pickford after scoring
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Nigerian duo Leon Balogun and Joel Obi clashed heads just minutes into the match
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Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling was booked for simulation after trying to win a penalty
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Sterling has hit the headlines this week after his gun tattoo was revealed
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