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Harry Kane reveals what Thomas Tuchel said to England players at half-time: ‘If we lose, we lose’

The England manager gave a ‘speech’ at half-time to galvanise his players against Croatia

The Independent UK

Roy Keane and Gary Neville praise England’s ‘breath-taking’ and ‘fantastic’ performance versus Croatia

The Three Lions kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory in Dallas

The Independent UK

The surprise England starter who impressed alongside Kane and Bellingham in 4-2 win over Croatia

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The Independent UK

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England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice

ARLINGTON, Texas: ⁠England ⁠got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia ‌4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.

Bangkok Post

England Player Ratings vs. Croatia: Harry Kane Ties Three Lions Record in Statement Victory

England played with an unexpected freedom as it bypassed a tough opponent.

Sports Illustrated

England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings

Harry Kane gave a fine captain’s performance while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham excellent as Harry Kane leads by example

Elliot Anderson, Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke also impress as Three Lions deliver scintillating second half in Dallas

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England vs Croatia player ratings: Jude Bellingham stars, as Ezri Konsa struggles

Who starred for England against Croatia in their World Cup 2026 opener?

FourFourTwo

England player ratings vs Croatia: Who impressed in World Cup opener?

England 4-2 Croatia: Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka came off the bench and combined to seal an impressive victory, after a shaky start

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Kane, Bellingham and Rashford fire England past Croatia

England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to overcome a resilient Croatian comeback. The Three Lions survived sustained pressure from Zlatko Dalic's side in a match that lived up to its…

France 24

England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia

Harry Kane struck twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed a stylish win for England in Dallas

The Guardian - UK

England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions make impressive start to World Cup

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford joined skipper on the scoresheet as plucky Croatians dispatched

Evening Standard

England - Croatia: Relive the Three Lions' victory in their World Cup opener

England began their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 victory in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final. Thomas Tuchel's side put aside the pre-match selection controversy to claim three points in Group L. Follow the key moments from the match below.

France 24

Thomas Tuchel explains call to bench Bukayo Saka for England v Croatia

The Arsenal winger has been left out in one of four big calls from the England boss

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Sports Illustrated

Why Bukayo Saka Isn’t Playing for England vs. Croatia—2026 World Cup Opener

Saka has captained England on occasion but did not get a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s first XI against Croatia.

The Independent UK

England boss Tuchel explains key selection decisions ahead of Croatia World Cup clash

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The Independent UK

England line-up confirmed for World Cup clash with Croatia as major star benched

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Evening Standard

England vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and reaction

Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions net four goals and make statement with flying second half

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Sports Illustrated

England vs. Croatia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L.

The Guardian - UK

Enjoying the World Cup? Well it’s time for England, but this is a team less weighed down by its past

Tuchel’s multicultural squad are less burdened by narrative than previous teams and can embrace the chance to live in the moment

Sports Illustrated

England Predicted Lineup vs. Croatia: World Cup Group L

These two sides will clash for the third time at a major tournament over the past decade.

Evening Standard

England vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Three Lions face familiar major tournament foes in Group L curtain-raiser in Dallas

Bored Panda

The Most Handsome Footballers At The World Cup, Including Trilingual King And Underwear Model

The World Cup is full of stunning goals, but these players are also scoring major points with fans online.

Sports Lens

England vs Croatia World Cup Opener: Gordon Start, Konsa Partners Stones, Saka Fitness Doubt

England and Croatia meet in Group L of the 2026 World Cup on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel’s side entering as heavy favorites at -165 with BetOnline, while Croatia are available at +410 and the draw is priced at +280. Anthony Gordon is set to…

The Independent UK

Jordan Henderson says criticism of England teammate Jude Bellingham ‘hard to read’

The Brentford midfielder said Bellingham brings the “X factor” to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad

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