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England Thrash Croatia 7-0 to Win Nations League

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, securing a Nations League victory.
The 7-0 loss is Croatia’s heaviest defeat since independence in the early 1990s.
Harry Kane scored twice, raising his international tally to 89 goals in 124 matches.
Jude Bellingham recorded four goal involvements, the first midfielder since David Platt in 1993.
Thomas Tuchel called it a “complete performance,” saying England are moving on from World Cup pain.

History

Historical Context

England’s 7-0 Nations League thrashing of Croatia mirrors the team’s history of high-scoring wins, such as the 10-0 victory over San Marino in November 2021 and the 6-1 rout of Panama at the 2018 World Cup. These results highlight a persistent trend of England’s offensive potency in UEFA competitions and underline England’s depth across forward positions.

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Story summary

England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, securing a Nations League victory.
The 7-0 loss is Croatia’s heaviest defeat since independence in the early 1990s.
Harry Kane scored twice, raising his international tally to 89 goals in 124 matches.
Jude Bellingham recorded four goal involvements, the first midfielder since David Platt in 1993.
Thomas Tuchel called it a “complete performance,” saying England are moving on from World Cup pain.

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