England produced a stunning performance in Rijeka as they thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice each.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Anthony Gordon added a second in the 39th minute. Saka then struck just before half-time to give England a 3-0 lead, with Kane adding another goal shortly after the restart. Saka completed his brace in the 68th minute before Morgan Rogers rounded off the emphatic victory in the 87th minute.
The result comes after Spain Beat England 3-2 at Wembley as Oyarzabal Seals Dramatic Nations League Win, with England responding impressively after their opening defeat to Spain in Group A3.
England dominated possession throughout and controlled the game with 58% of the ball. Croatia struggled to create clear opportunities, while Jordan Pickford was barely tested until late in the match. Bellingham delivered an outstanding performance, contributing a goal and three assists, while Kane also provided an assist.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Croatia | England |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on target | 6 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 3 | 1 |
Player Ratings
| England | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | 9.0 |
| Bukayo Saka | 8.5 |
| Harry Kane | 8.5 |
| Elliot Anderson | 8.0 |
| Anthony Gordon | 8.0 |
| Jarell Quansah | 7.0 |
| Alex Scott | 7.0 |
| Morgan Rogers | 7.0 |
| Marc Guéhi | 7.0 |
| Ezri Konsa | 6.5 |
| Jordan Pickford | 6.0 |
| Croatia | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dominik Livaković | 3.0 |
| Luka Modrić & midfield | 4.0 |
| Croatia defence | 2.0 |
| Croatia attack | 3.0 |
Harry Kane’s clinical second-half strike ultimately sealed the dominant victory, capping off a flawless tactical display. The cohesive team effort leaves Gareth Southgate’s side firmly in control of their qualifying group.
