England 1 New Zealand 0. Report from Raymond James Stadium, Tampa. We learned exactly what? That Harry Kane is vital. Marcus Rashford is in the mood and in form (they go together). Elliot Anderson is class. Rio Ngumoha lovely on his debut - on the right (wrong) flank. And that Jude Bellingham has to start.

When Bellingham got off the coach, he was loudly cheered by 400+ England fans waiting. Only Kane got close to such a reception. When Bellingham ran out for the second half, and his name was announced, England fans amongst the 25,889 crowd again cheered loudly. Bellingham is appreciated because he makes things happen.

Thomas Tuchel has mainly favoured Morgan Rogers at 10. Tuchel sees Bellingham in training, can assess the blends of players and personalities, and what suits the team best. So it was good that Tuchel handed the armband to Bellingham when Kane went off at the break.

It shows that England’s head coach does trust Bellingham, that the 22-year-old – still only 22 – can embrace the responsibility. This was his 47th cap, he’s heading into his fourth tournament with England, Bellingham deserves Tuchel’s belief. 

Bellingham has to start for England. At 10. Coming on at the break, he immediately made a difference to the pace and focus of England's movement in the final third. Such clever movement, gliding stealthily into space. His touch and awareness of team-mates' positions allows him to pick them out first time. England will need that speed of ball progression.

Offers a goal threat, raiding the box or shooting, first one blocked, second one wide. His footwork and awareness around the box was again impressive, and Kane will surely benefit from being in tandem with Bellingham. Elite operators. For England to progress far at the World Cup, Bellingham has to start. #ENG #ENGNZ