Palmer and Eberechi Eze both had strong performances in their debuts for England; the latter opened his international career after Ezri Konsa, another standout performer, was fouled in the box.
After scoring a fantastic late volley that substitute Kane added to, Alexander-Arnold, who had performed well in his most recent midfield trial, had switched back to his more comfortable position at right-back.
After a rather uneventful first-ever meeting with Bosnia, it ended strongly. Now, Southgate’s focus is on Friday’s farewell friendly against Iceland and the final squad selection that evening.
A banner near the Gallowgate End said, “I know that was then, but it could be again,” as England made their way to a crowded St James’ Park, where Jordan Pickford, a product of Sunderland, was met with jeers.
Only the custodian and Kieran Trippier, who is playing left-back and captaining his nation for the third time, were named starting on Monday who are expected to start against Serbia on June 16.In Monday’s Euro 2024 warm-up match, England defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0, with Trent Alexander-Arnold capping an outstanding individual performance with a fantastic volley. St. James’ Park saw a boost in preparations for this summer’s opportunity to win silverware as players fought for a spot on the aircraft and maybe a starting position against Serbia. After a brilliant Alexander-Arnold attempt and a late Harry Kane strike, Cole Palmer’s penalty kιck gave manager Gareth Southgate enough to consider before Friday’s final squad submission.
The St James’ Park crowd persevered as England gradually made progress, and a penalty eventually broke through the implacable guests.
The VAR sent referee Rohit Saggi to the monitor, where he saw footage of Benjamin Tahirovic dragging Konsa down and was directed to the location.
Palmer took the spot kιck in the sixtyth minute and, even though his foot slipped while standing, smashed the ball past Vasilj’s grasp.
The goal scorer was one of five players substituted shortly after, with debutants Jarrad Branthwaite and Adam Wharton among those added.
Another one coming on was Kane, who made a fantastic stop from outside the box against the Bosnian custodian.
The visitors were beginning to wobble and conceded a second through Alexander-Arnold’s magical effort.
Lively substitute Jack Grealish, one of those figҺting for a place in the final squad, sent a lovely ball to the far post, where the midfielder unleashed a stunning, low volley.
Gallagher was denied as England pushed for a third, which arrived in the 89th minute as poacher Kane prodded home during a penalty box melee.
