England beat Costa Rica 3-0 as part of their World Cup preparations, with the match described by manager Thomas Tuchel as a sign of how the team intends to play. In reporting on the game, Tuchel says England “set the tone” following a convincing performance that produced three goals and demonstrated their control of the match. The Independent and Sky Sports both frame the result as a strong indicator ahead of the tournament, highlighting the overall dominance of England in the win. While the coverage focuses primarily on Tuchel’s assessment and the scale of the victory, both outlets agree on the key points: England secure a 3-0 win over Costa Rica, and Tuchel credits the performance with establishing an early standard for the World Cup challenge. The accounts do not identify additional specific match details beyond the scoreline and the manager’s overall message about the team’s direction and intent.