England left Norway with all three points after a nervy 2-1 victory in Oslo on 11 July 2026. The Three Lions survived a late scare to extend their perfect start to the summer tour to five straight wins.

What happened in Oslo?

England needed a 90th-minute strike from Harry Kane to seal the win. Norway equalised through Erling Haaland midway through the second half, but Kane’s late header settled a scrappy contest. The visitors now sit on a five-game winning streak, with their next test at home to Argentina on 15 July 2026.

Why it matters for England

A narrow win against a side pushing for a first World Cup spot raises questions over England’s title credentials. Their recent form reads 5W-0D-0L, but the late drama in Norway showed cracks beneath the surface. Gareth Southgate’s side still look sharp, yet the lack of a clean sheet will worry fans ahead of the Argentina showdown.

Who stood out?

Kane’s 90th-minute finish capped a frustrating evening for the striker, who had seen his header cleared off the line earlier in the half. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka controlled midfield, while Jordan Henderson watched from the stands after missing the squad through injury.

What comes next?

England face Argentina at Wembley on 15 July 2026 in a high-stakes friendly. The visitors arrive fresh off their own World Cup triumph, making it a perfect gauge of England’s readiness for the 2026 tournament. Southgate’s side will hope to build on that late winner rather than rely on last-gasp heroics.