October 22, 2026

England have thrashed Croatia seven-nil in Rijeka to record their second successive victory in the UEFA Nations League.

 

Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice each, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers were also on target as England produced a dominant display.

 

Bellingham also provided three assists as England scored four times before half-time and added three more after the break.

 

England National Team Manager Thomas Tuchel described the performance as complete, praising the players for maintaining their intensity from the opening minute and creating numerous chances.

 

“We were very clinical. Stayed hungry in our counter-pressing and defending, so we did the basics right,” he said.

 

England captain Kane also hailed the display, describing it as unbelievable from start to finish. He said the team had achieved the dominance they wanted with and without the ball.

 

The victory leaves England second in League A, Group Three, with six points from three matches, three behind leaders Spain.

 

England will host the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday, with victory strengthening their push for a top-two finish and a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.