Euro 2021: England win final warm-up match

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England's Euros preparation were concluded with victory over Romania in a friendly at the Riverside Stadium.

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Gareth Southgate picked an experimental starting line-up which included three players - Ben Godfrey, Ben White and James Ward-Prowse - who were not named in the squad for the upcoming competition. 

Before the match, there was more mixed reaction to England's players taking the knee, loud jeering being matched by applause as Southgate insisted they will continue to take a very public stand against racism.

England posed the greater attacking threat, with both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jadon Sancho hitting the woodwork in the first half, before Marcus Rashford put them ahead from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after Jack Grealish was fouled by Tiberiu Capusa.

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Fan comments

One fan was slightly pessimistic about England's chances: "We really need a penalty to beat bloody Romania. Dont think it's coming home this year lads."

Others were complimentary towards Sam Johnstone who was making his England debut:

"That save from Sam Johnston was unbelievable."

"Johnstone was an absolute king in this game, great debut."

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