The England national team on Saturday defeated Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League matches in Rijeka. This victory was led by Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, each scoring two goals, and helped solidify England's position in Group A3.
Stunning performance by England
Harry Kane scored the first goal of the match in the eighth minute with a powerful shot after a great pass from Jude Bellingham. Bellingham then doubled England's lead in the 21st minute with his goal, showcasing England's dominance in the game with a cross pass from Anthony Gordon.
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Gordon scored the third goal with a beautiful header in the 39th minute. Saka also scored the fourth goal in stoppage time of the first half, utilizing Bellingham's precise pass, ending the first half with a 4-0 lead.
Continuing dominance in the second half
In the second half, Kane scored his second goal in the 52nd minute, bringing his international goal tally to 89. Saka also registered his second goal in the 68th minute, and shortly after his goal, he made it 6-0 with Kane's assistance. Finally, Megan Rogers scored a beautiful goal in the 87th minute, bringing the score to 7-0.
This victory marked England's largest win in the history of the UEFA Nations League and also represented Croatia's heaviest defeat in history. With these two goals, Kane became the first England player in 78 years to score in six consecutive away matches.
This match was held behind closed doors due to UEFA sanctions, but over 6,000 local students were allowed to attend, creating a special atmosphere at the HNK Rijeka stadium. England dominated the game with 64% possession and 10 shots on target, while Croatia managed only one shot on target.
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