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England Beats Croatia 4-2, Rice Assists Kane

6/21/2026

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England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener, with Declan Rice, vice-captain, providing a corner that created goal for Harry Kane, striker.
Rice, England’s vice-captain, said he expects an assist from every set-piece, echoed by Arsenal’s 25 set-play goals—19 corners—that helped secure Premier League title.
Since Thomas Tuchel became England coach in January 2025, set-piece training is limited, with Rice taking over Arsenal’s set-piece duties in January 2024 after camp.

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England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener, with Declan Rice, vice-captain, providing a corner that created goal for Harry Kane, striker.
Rice, England’s vice-captain, said he expects an assist from every set-piece, echoed by Arsenal’s 25 set-play goals—19 corners—that helped secure Premier League title.
Since Thomas Tuchel became England coach in January 2025, set-piece training is limited, with Rice taking over Arsenal’s set-piece duties in January 2024 after camp.