Kane and Saka Score 2 Each as England Crushes Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice as England moved up in Group A3 with a dominant attacking display.
- On Saturday, England defeated Croatia 7-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Rijeka, with captain Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice. Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and substitute Morgan Rogers also scored as manager Thomas Tuchel's side delivered a dominant performance.
- UEFA mandated the match be played behind closed doors due to 2025 fan misconduct sanctions against Croatia. Regulatory exceptions under UEFA disciplinary rules permitted approximately 6,000 schoolchildren to attend the Stadion HNK Rijeka, creating a subdued atmosphere despite the stadium being up to 75 per cent full.
- Tuchel selected Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah at right-back, emphasizing defensive stability and dynamic movement over traditional fullback play. The tactical shift proved effective as England maintained control throughout, consistently exploiting gaps in the Croatian defence.
- This emphatic victory moved England to six points from three Nations League matches, consolidating their position in Group A3 behind Spain. Kane's brace extended his England goal record to 89 international strikes, marking a significant milestone for the captain.
- England returns home to face Czechia on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in their next Nations League fixture. A victory would place the Three Lions on the brink of qualifying for the quarter-finals scheduled for next year.
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