England have pencilled in their World Cup preparation schedule, with Thomas Tuchel's squad set to touch down in the United States on 1 June ahead of a pre-tournament training camp.
The Three Lions will take on New Zealand in Tampa on 6 June as their opening warm-up fixture before the tournament begins.
This match against the All Whites represents only the third meeting between the two nations, following England's pair of victories during a brief tour of New Zealand back in 1991.
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, currently recovering from a knee problem, will be hoping to feature for his country in the encounter.
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A second friendly is scheduled to take place in Florida on 10 June, according to The Sun, though the FA has yet to announce whether the match will be staged in Orlando or Miami, with the opposition also still to be confirmed.
Following the conclusion of their warm-up fixtures, Tuchel and his players will relocate to Kansas City, which will serve as England's operational base for the tournament.
England have pencilled in their World Cup preparation schedule, with Thomas Tuchel's squad set to touch down in the United States on 1 June ahead of a pre-tournament training camp
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The squad will have 11 days to finalise their preparations before facing Croatia in their opening World Cup group stage match on 17 June.
England have also been drawn alongside Ghana and Panama in their group.
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The All Whites will use the Tampa fixture as part of their own tournament build-up, with their World Cup campaign kicking off against Iran on 15 June.
New Zealand's group also includes matches against Egypt and Belgium, presenting a challenging set of fixtures for the Oceania nation.
For England, the encounter offers valuable preparation time against opposition who will provide a competitive test without the intensity of facing a top-tier footballing nation.
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| GETTYBefore travelling to the United States, England will host two international fixtures at Wembley Stadium, with Uruguay visiting on 27 March followed by Japan four days later.
The Florida training camp has been specifically designed to help the squad adjust to the hot and humid conditions expected during the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Tuchel has a busy schedule ahead, with the England manager due in Brussels next Thursday for the UEFA Nations League draw.
Having secured promotion back to League A, England will contest six Nations League matches during the autumn, including a four-match international window beginning in late September.