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England Overwhelms Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League, setting a record for the largest margin in a group stage match. The win gave Harry Kane his 124th international appearance, just one shy of Peter Shilton's record. Coach Thomas Tuchel praised the team's preparation in Rijeka and highlighted the physical edge they expect to bring. Croatia's squad saw veteran Luka Modrić reach 203 caps, with Ivan Perišić and Mateo Kovačić adding to their tallies. The result leaves England firmly in the top spot of Group A and boosts their confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The essential points
- 01England's 7-0 victory over Croatia tops Nations League group stage history
- 02Harry Kane earns 124th cap, one short of Peter Shilton's record
- 03Thomas Tuchel cites Rijeka training and physical advantage as key to success
- 04Croatia's veterans Modrić, Perišić, and Kovačić add caps to reach 203, 159, and 118 respectively
The full brief
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League, setting a record for the largest margin in a group stage match. The win gave Harry Kane his 124th international appearance, just one shy of Peter Shilton's record. Coach Thomas Tuchel praised the team's preparation in Rijeka and highlighted the physical edge they expect to bring.
Croatia's squad saw veteran Luka Modrić reach 203 caps, with Ivan Perišić and Mateo Kovačić adding to their tallies. The result leaves England firmly in the top spot of Group A and boosts their confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.