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 posted its biggest win under Thomas Tuchel, who moved to six points from three matches.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, England defeated Croatia 7-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Rijeka, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice. Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers also scored.
- The match occurred behind closed doors due to UEFA sanctions imposed following fan misconduct during a 2025 game against France. Approximately 6,000 children and 100 England supporters attended under a disciplinary exception.
- Head coach Thomas Tuchel's side controlled the match with tactical fluidity from the start. Bellingham provided three assists and scored, while Gordon and Saka's contributions underscored England's relentless attacking pressure.
- Following this victory, England sits second in Group A3, level on points with Spain. The squad faces the Czech Republic on Tuesday, October 6, in their next Nations League fixture.
- Manager Slaven Bilic faces mounting defensive concerns for Croatia, having conceded 12 goals in three matches. The result marks a significant shift in a rivalry once defined by the 2018 World Cup semi-final.
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