Harry Kane’s 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions’s World Cup preparations got off to an underwhelming start in the Florida heat on Saturday.

Kane flicked in Djed Spence’s cross in first half stoppage time as England laboured to victory against a side 81 places below them in the world rankings. “We’re here for preparation more than the result,” said Kane after his 67th goal of the season for club and country.