Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia
England's national football team secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Croatia in a Nations League match held in Rijeka. The win featured multiple goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, marking a significant performance under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Why it matters
This result highlights England's current form and tactical development under Tuchel as they compete for a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England ran riot in a 7-0 rout of abject Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel's side ripped Croatia to shreds in Rijeka to make it two wins from their first three matches in their Nations League group.
England captain Kane's double extended his record goal tally for his country to 89.
But the Bayern Munich striker was far from the only stand-out performer for England.
Arsenal winger Saka also bagged a brace as England recorded the biggest win of the Tuchel era.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, restored to the starting line-up after Tuesday's 2-0 win against Czech Republic, was on target to cap a vibrant display featuring three assists.
The effervescent Anthony Gordon netted to make it four goals in his last four England matches before Morgan Rogers completed the annihilation.
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