Kane sets new milestone as England matches a 59-year record in Croatia drubbing
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in a UEFA Nations League match, marking a significant milestone for the team's away performance. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka were among the key scorers in the dominant victory.
Why it matters
The match highlights England's current competitive form and sets new historical records for the national team's performance in away fixtures.
England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday.
The Three Lions have now won nine competitive away games outside major tournaments for the first time since 1967 .
Harry Kane scored the opener in the eighth minute, receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham and firing into the roof of the net.
Dominik Livakovic denied Anthony Gordon from doubling the lead, keeping out the effort of the Barcelona forward .
Gordon was involved in the second goal, sliding the ball across for Bellingham to tap into the net.
Moments later, the Real Madrid midfielder nearly returned the favour, delivering a low cross into the area, but Gordon hit his effort straight at Livakovic.
Gordon eventually made amends for his earlier miss, finding the net with a diving header from Jarell Quansah's cross.
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