England secured a decisive 7-0 victory against Croatia in the Nations League match held on October 3, 2026, in Rijeka. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored two goals, contributing to England's largest win under coach Thomas Tuchel. Kane's goals brought his total to 89 for the national team. Jude Bellingham also scored and provided three assists, while Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers added to the scoreline. The match was played without fans due to previous crowd issues, with only around 6,000 local schoolchildren and 100 England supporters present. England's next match is against the Czech Republic at Wembley on October 6, 2026, as they aim for a top-two finish in their Nations League group to qualify for the quarterfinals in March.
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England Defeats Croatia 7-0 in Nations League Match
England achieved a 7-0 victory over Croatia in a Nations League match on October 3, 2026. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham also contributed with a goal and three assists. The match was played in a subdued atmosphere due to crowd restrictions.
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