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Trevor Chalobah, England Lose 2-1 to Japan in 2019 Toulon Tournament Opener

England began the defence of their title with a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the 2019 Toulon Tournament on Saturday.

A goal from Chelsea's Trevor Chalobah got the hosts started the right way, but it was cancelled out by second-half strikes from Takuma Ominami and Yoichi Naganuma.

The result puts an early dent in the Three Lions' bid to win the trophy for a fourth straight year. It's a first defeat in an opening Toulon game since 1995 for England.

What's Next?

England face Portugal on Tuesday, while Japan continue their campaign against Chile.