England produced a sensational performance in the Nations League, thrashing Croatia 7-0 to secure back-to-back away victories. The match, played in front of a crowd of children, saw the Three Lions dominate from start to finish.
First-half blitz
Goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka in the first half effectively ended the contest early. England maintained their intensity after the break, with Kane adding his second of the night to reach international goal number 88. A defensive mix-up from Croatia allowed Kane to set up Saka for England's sixth, before Morgan Rogers completed the rout in the final minutes of normal time, inflicting Croatia's worst-ever defeat.
Player ratings
Jordan Pickford was rated 6, having a quiet night but securing a clean sheet. Jarell Quansah earned a 7 for his assist for Gordon's goal, while Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi both received 7s for solid defensive displays. Lewis Hall and Elliot Anderson each got 7s, with Anderson impressing in midfield. Alex Scott was rated 8 on his first start, described as comfortable and elegant in possession.
Bukayo Saka scored twice and was rated 8, while Anthony Gordon also got 8 for another terrorising display. Harry Kane was rated 8 for his two goals. Jude Bellingham was named star man with a 9, described as "just fabulous" and potentially England's best-ever player.
Substitutes and reaction
Morgan Rogers, who came on for Gordon in the 70th minute, was rated 7 for his impact off the bench. James Garner and Eberechi Eze, introduced at the same time, both received 6s. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Morgan Gibbs-White, who came on later, were not rated. Unused substitutes included James Steele, James Trafford, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Trevoh Chalobah, and Rio Ngumoha.
