{"id":10266,"date":"2026-10-05T10:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=10266"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:30:58","slug":"croatia-0-7-england-nations-league-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/croatia-0-7-england-nations-league-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia 0-7 England: Historic Nations League Rout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

England defeated Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice and Jude Bellingham inspired a historic Nations League victory.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

England delivered the outstanding performance of Thomas Tuchel\u2019s reign by dismantling Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice, Jude Bellingham produced a goal and three assists, while Anthony Gordon and substitute Morgan Rogers completed the rout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Croatia\u2019s heaviest defeat and strengthened England\u2019s position in UEFA Nations League<\/a> A Group A3. Their speed, pressing and ruthless finishing made this more than an impressive scoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Croatia vs England match summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

England needed only eight minutes to take control. Marc Gu\u00e9hi intercepted Jo\u0161ko Gvardiol\u2019s loose pass, Bellingham quickly found Kane, and the captain drove his finish beyond Dominik Livakovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bellingham made it 2-0 after Gordon controlled Saka\u2019s delivery and sent a low ball across the six-yard area. Gordon then headed in Jarell Quansah\u2019s cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Croatia\u2019s clearest opening came when Mateo Kova\u010di\u0107 rounded Jordan Pickford but shot wide. Bellingham then supplied Saka, whose goal sent England into half-time 4-0 ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elliot Anderson crossed for Kane to score his second in the 53rd minute. Kane then turned provider for Saka\u2019s second after 68 minutes before Rogers completed the rout in the 87th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scorer<\/strong><\/td>Minute<\/strong><\/td>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Harry Kane<\/td>8<\/td>0-1<\/td><\/tr>
Jude Bellingham<\/td>21<\/td>0-2<\/td><\/tr>
Anthony Gordon<\/td>39<\/td>0-3<\/td><\/tr>
Bukayo Saka<\/td>45<\/td>0-4<\/td><\/tr>
Harry Kane<\/td>53<\/td>0-5<\/td><\/tr>
Bukayo Saka<\/td>68<\/td>0-6<\/td><\/tr>
Morgan Rogers<\/td>87<\/td>0-7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bellingham controls England\u2019s attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bellingham was the creative centre of England\u2019s best moves. Operating behind Kane allowed him to face Croatia\u2019s defence, combine with the wide attackers and arrive inside the penalty area. His goal and three assists completed a commanding display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kane moved between the centre-backs and midfield, opening spaces that Bellingham, Gordon and Saka attacked at speed. England passed forward early instead of allowing Croatia to settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Croatia's
Luka Modri\u0107 watches on as Jude Bellingham congratulates Bukayo Saka for scoring England’s fourth goal in a 7-0 win over Croatia. Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kane and Saka underline England\u2019s firepower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kane\u2019s double took his England total to 89 goals in 124 appearances. He combined penalty-area finishing with intelligent link-up play and assisted Saka\u2019s second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saka stretched Croatia before moving into dangerous central positions. Gordon provided direct running on the opposite flank, while Rogers showed England\u2019s depth from the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England dominate the key statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

England controlled the major attacking and passing statistics, producing more shots, efforts on target and touches inside Croatia\u2019s penalty area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Croatia<\/strong><\/td>England<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total shots<\/td>5<\/td>19<\/td><\/tr>
Shots on target<\/td>1<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Completed passes<\/td>363<\/td>683<\/td><\/tr>
Passing accuracy<\/td>86%<\/td>92%<\/td><\/tr>
Touches in opposition box<\/td>17<\/td>48<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alex Scott impressed on his first senior start beside Elliot Anderson. The young pair competed confidently against Luka Modri\u0107 and Mateo Kova\u010di\u0107, moved the ball quickly and recovered possession aggressively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the victory means for Tuchel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuchel called it a complete performance and praised England\u2019s speed, technical quality and hunger without the ball. He now has evidence that his team can combine control with attacking freedom. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One spectacular night does not settle every question. Croatia are in transition, and their resistance collapsed early. England\u2019s visit to world champions Spain on 15 November will provide a stronger measure. Before then, the Czech Republic will visit Wembley, where victory could move England closer to the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What it means for Ugandan supporters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

England\u2019s Premier League stars command a large following across Uganda, and this performance gave supporters plenty to discuss. Kane\u2019s finishing, Saka\u2019s movement and Bellingham\u2019s creativity showed that England succeeded by pressing collectively and creating high-quality chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporters should still avoid treating a dominant result as proof that the next match will follow the same pattern. Opponents, team selections and match situations change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"England
Harry Kane slides in England’s fifth goal against Croatia. Sky Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who scored in Croatia\u2019s 7-0 defeat by England?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kane and Saka scored twice each. Bellingham, Gordon and Rogers contributed one goal apiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was 7-0 Croatia\u2019s heaviest defeat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. The seven-goal loss was the biggest defeat in Croatia\u2019s senior international history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who was England\u2019s standout player?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bellingham produced one goal and three assists, although Kane, Saka and England\u2019s young midfielders were also influential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is England\u2019s next major test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

England face Czech republic at Wembley next, but the away match against Spain on 15 November is expected to offer the strongest indication of their progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

England\u2019s 7-0 victory was historic, authoritative and tactically convincing. Kane and Saka supplied the goals, Bellingham orchestrated the attack, and Scott and Anderson gave the midfield fresh energy. Tuchel\u2019s project has regained momentum, but the forthcoming meeting with Spain will reveal whether this remarkable night in Rijeka marked lasting progress or one exceptional performance against a vulnerable Croatia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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