After missing the 3-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina due to their involvement in the FA Cup final, the Manchester City triumvirate were reinstated to the starting lineup for the final warm-up game prior to Euro 2024.

However, the match against an Icelandic team led by coach Age Hareide, who was a City player in the 1980s, did not unfold as anticipated.

In the 12th minute, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson subdued Wembley with a stunning low strike that found the bottom corner. This was the sole goal of a game that was devoid of opportunities.

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England’s most promising opportunity of the first half was generated by Cole Palmer, a former Academy player who directed a cross to Harry Kane, but the Bayern Munich striker missed the mark.

At halftime, Ezri Konsa, an Aston Villa defender, replaced Stones, who required treatment following a clumsy challenge in the first minute of the first half.

Immediately following the interval, Foden nearly equalized the score with a first-time strike from Anthony Gordon’s cutback, but his effort was just off target.

Suitable substitutes Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ivan Toney nearly achieved an equalizer; however, the Brentford forward failed to execute his attempt.

However, Iceland was the team that came closest to scoring, as Thorsteinsson slipped just as he was about to score his second goal.

It was a disappointing manner in which Southgate’s team prepared for the challenge of attempting to end England’s 58-year wait for silverware.

The Three Lions commence their Euro 2024 campaign on June 16th against Serbia, followed by matches against Denmark on June 20th and Slovenia on June 25th.