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England Rout Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
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In Short: England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in a Nations League match, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scoring twice.
England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in a Nations League match on Saturday, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scoring twice. Kane's goal extended his record tally for England to 89.
The match, played at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, saw a subdued atmosphere with around 6,000 local schoolchildren and 100 England supporters in attendance. The game was behind closed doors due to crowd trouble involving Croatian fans in a previous match.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott made his first start for England, contributing to the team's dominance. Kane's double came in his sixth successive away game for England, while Saka also netted twice.
England's performance was not limited to Kane and Saka. Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also scored, making it four goals in Gordon's last four England matches.
Thomas Tuchel's side showed no mercy after halftime, with Kane netting again in the 53rd minute. The win marks the biggest victory under Tuchel's tenure.
The effervescent performance by England included standout contributions from other players, such as Quansah, who provided an assist and silenced critics.
England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, had warned the team not to slip into a relaxed mood after a dip in the Adriatic Sea earlier in the week.
England's upcoming match against the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday is expected to be more raucous, with the team aiming for a top-two finish to secure a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
Palmer's versatility and delivery from the right flank are expected to strengthen England's options in defence, as the team continues to reshape under Tuchel.
What this adds
England's victory extends their record in the Nations League, while Croatia's relegation status remains unchanged.
Background
England has secured their place in the Nations League finals, while Croatia has been relegated.
Arsenal centre-back Ezri Konsa and Liverpool winger Nico O'Reilly are in doubt for England's upcoming Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.
What's confirmed
- England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in a Nations League match on Saturday, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scoring twice. Kane's goal extended his record tally for England to 89.
- The match, played at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, saw a subdued atmosphere with around 6,000 local schoolchildren and 100 England supporters in attendance. The game was behind closed doors due to crowd trouble involving Croatian fans in a previous match.
- Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott made his first start for England, contributing to the team's dominance. Kane's double came in his sixth successive away game for England, while Saka also netted twice.
- England's performance was not limited to Kane and Saka. Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also scored, making it four goals in Gordon's last four England matches.
- Thomas Tuchel's side showed no mercy after halftime, with Kane netting again in the 53rd minute. The win marks the biggest victory under Tuchel's tenure.
- The effervescent performance by England included standout contributions from other players, such as Quansah, who provided an assist and silenced critics.
- England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, had warned the team not to slip into a relaxed mood after a dip in the Adriatic Sea earlier in the week.
- England's upcoming match against the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday is expected to be more raucous, with the team aiming for a top-two finish to secure a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
- Palmer's versatility and delivery from the right flank are expected to strengthen England's options in defence, as the team continues to reshape under Tuchel.
What's still developing
- Approximately 6,000 local schoolchildren and 100 England supporters were allowed into the Stadion HNK Rijeka, creating a subdued environment in a country known for its hostile atmospheres.
- Quansah’s assist was a timely riposte to the critics who said Tuchel was wrong to select him instead of Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Real Madrid right-back made his first England start in nearly two years against Czech Republic.
- But the Bayern Munich striker was far from the only standout performer for England.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled Cole Palmer to the Three Lions squad for the upcoming international break after the Chelsea star missed the recent World Cup campaign in North America.
- Palmer’s return is part of a major reshuffle by Tuchel, who has also brought back Trent Alexander-Arnold as he continues to reshape the England squad ahead of Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia.
- Palmer endured a difficult end to the previous season but has reportedly been revitalised under Xabi Alonso this term, with the Chelsea midfielder contributing four goals and two assists.