England launched their European Championship preparations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at St. James' Park on Monday. Goals from Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and captain Harry Kane sealed the win against the non-qualifiers.
After a sluggish first half, England found their rhythm. Palmer, who has netted nine penalties for Chelsea this season, broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with his first England goal from the spot after Ezri Konsa was brought down in the box. "It's a great feeling to get my first England goal," Palmer told Channel 4, who interviewed him alongside Kane, a late-game substitute.
"Of course, Kane would have taken it if he had been on the pitch," a grinning Palmer added. Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold, one of the bright spots on the night, doubled their lead in the 85th minute with his third goal for England when he fired home from a tight angle off a beautiful pass from Manchester City's Jack Grealish. Bayern Munich striker Kane, who has 12 goals in his last 12 international appearances, scored perhaps one of the easiest goals of his career four minutes later when he poked the ball in from close range after Jarrod Bowen's shot hit Konsa in a scramble in front of goal.
"I'm feeling good," said Kane, who had not played for Bayern since May 8 due to an ongoing back issue. "A lot of the end of the season was a precaution. It was a good chance to get a good break at the end of the season.
I feel fine. "It's about getting minutes. I'm.