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England national football team
International Friendlies
May 27, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
 
Australia national football team

2-1

Rashford (3'), Rooney (55')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Dier (75' og.)

The Match

Match Report

Marcus Rashford scores within three minutes of his England debut to help the Three Lions to a 2-1 friendly victory over Australia at the Stadium of Light.

Live Commentary

Relive England's 2-1 win over Australia at the Stadium of Light in a match that saw Marcus Rashford score within three minutes of his international debut.

Team News

Eighteen-year-old Marcus Rashford is handed his England debut in Roy Hodgson's starting XI for tonight's friendly with Australia.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the international friendly at the Stadium of Light between England and Australia.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mile Jedinak wary of Marcus Rashford threat
Australia captain Mile Jedinak admits that he is wary of the threat posed by England new boy Marcus Rashford ahead of their friendly at the Stadium of Light.
May 26, 22:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'I'm still proving my fitness'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson admits that he is still proving his fitness ahead of Euro 2016 having not started a match since early April.
May 26, 21:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson backs Daniel Sturridge to return to fitness
England midfielder Jordan Henderson backs Liverpool teammate Daniel Sturridge to prove his fitness ahead of Euro 2016 this summer.
May 26, 20:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jordan Henderson impressed by Marcus Rashford
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says that he has been impressed by Marcus Rashford since the 18-year-old striker joined up with the squad.
May 26, 19:41
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Hodgson coy on Daniel Sturridge fitness
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that there is a question mark over the fitness of striker Daniel Sturridge ahead of his final squad selection for Euro 2016.
May 26, 19:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marcus Rashford to start against Australia
England manager Roy Hodgson confirms that 18-year-old striker Marcus Rashford is likely to be handed his full international debut against Australia.
May 26, 19:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Daniel Sturridge, Gary Cahill miss England training
Daniel Sturridge and Gary Cahill sit out of England training ahead of the upcoming Euro 2016 warm-up match against Australia.
May 25, 19:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marcus Rashford to feature for England against Australia?
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is fit to make his England debut on Friday, according to a number of reports.
May 23, 21:46
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