NigeriaEngland Thrash Croatia 7-0
Harry Kane scored two goals as England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Luka Modric describing the loss as a 'catastrophic night'. England's win puts them in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals.
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England's 7-0 win over Croatia in the Nations League was their biggest away win in history. Harry Kane scored two goals, while Bukayo Saka also scored twice.
Luka Modric, Croatia's captain, said he felt 'ashamed' of his team's performance, describing it as a 'catastrophic night'. He said Croatia looked like they had 'four or five players less' on the field.
Jude Bellingham was England's standout player, scoring one goal and setting up three more. Roy Keane praised Bellingham, saying he could become 'one of the greatest players of all time'.
Croatia had started their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, but then lost 4-1 to Spain. They are now level on points with England, but England's big win gives them a significant advantage.
Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, said Bellingham had taken his game to the 'next level'. He warned that England cannot 'stand still' and must continue to improve.
Croatia's next match is against Spain on Tuesday, while England will look to build on their big win. The top two teams in the group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
Bukayo Saka said Bellingham was 'amazing' and deserved to be man of the match. He said England played with 'high energy and spirit' and punished Croatia for their mistakes.
Key facts
- England beat Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League
- Harry Kane scored two goals, while Bukayo Saka also scored twice
- Luka Modric described the loss as a 'catastrophic night'
- Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up three more
Three perspectives
Neutral
The result puts England in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals, but Croatia will look to bounce back against Spain on Tuesday. The match was a significant win for England, but they must continue to improve to achieve their goals.
Positive
England's big win was a testament to their strength and depth, with multiple players scoring goals. Jude Bellingham's performance was particularly impressive, and he could become a key player for England in the future.
Negative
Croatia's loss was a disaster, with Luka Modric describing it as a 'catastrophic night'. The team looked disorganized and struggled to cope with England's attack, and they must improve quickly to avoid further defeats.
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