Focus on Costa Rica ahead of England friendly at Elland Road

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Costa Rica are England’s opponents in their final friendly warm-up match before both sides head to Russia for the World Cup.

Here, Press Association Sport runs the rule over Los Ticos.

History

Costa Rica did not lose a match at the 2014 World Cup until a penalty shoot-out defeat to Holland in the quarter-finals.
Costa Rica did not lose a match at the 2014 World Cup until a penalty shoot-out defeat to Holland in the quarter-finals (Nick Potts/EMPICS)

Previous

England played out a goalless draw against Costa Rica in the last World Cup having already been eliminated.
England played out a goalless draw against Costa Rica in the last World Cup, having already been eliminated (Nick Potts/PA)

Manager

Costa Rica manager Oscar Ramirez is one of the  most successful coaches in  the country's history.
Costa Rica manager Oscar Ramirez is one of the most successful coaches in the country’s history (Jane Barlow/PA)

Players

Costa Rica’s squad features several recognisable names. The most high profile is goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who joined up with the squad after winning a third successive Champions League crown with Real Madrid. That might be an uncomfortable reunion for Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson, who were on the losing side in Kiev. Former Fulham forward Bryan Ruiz captains the side, which also includes Sunderland and ex-Everton defender Bryan Oviedo, Arsenal’s Joel Campbell and Celtic’s Cristian Gamboa.

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