Bellingham perfect, Saka, Kane, and Gordon get 9/10 as England crush Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
England produced a commanding 7-0 victory over Croatia in Rijeka on Saturday, extending their winning run away from home in the Nations League.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice, while Player of the Match Jude Bellingham set up three and scored one, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers were also on target in a one-sided contest.
England player ratings
Jordan Pickford – 6/10: Had little to do for much of the match but remained alert when Croatia occasionally threatened. Completed the evening with a clean sheet.
Jarell Quansah – 8/10: Defended confidently and contributed going forward, delivering an excellent cross for Gordon’s goal.
Ezri Konsa – 7/10: Reliable throughout the contest, dealing comfortably with Croatia’s attacking efforts and helping England maintain control.
Marc Guehi – 7/10: Composed and assured at the back, rarely troubled and looked comfortable throughout England’s dominant display.
Lewis Hall – 8/10: Energetic and committed defensively, he handled Croatia’s pressure well while providing useful support from the left.
Elliot Anderson – 7/10: Worked tirelessly in midfield and combined effectively with his teammates, although one misplaced moment briefly gave Croatia an opening.
Alex Scott – 8/10: Impressive on his first start, showing excellent composure, intelligent movement and confidence when England had possession.
Bukayo Saka – 9/10: Looked lively and dangerous throughout, scoring twice and providing a constant attacking threat from the right.
Jude Bellingham – 10: England’s standout performer, combining a goal with assists and an influential all-round display. He dictated the game with remarkable quality.
Anthony Gordon – 9/10: Caused Croatia constant problems on the left, capped his performance with a goal and continued to threaten throughout his time on the pitch.
Harry Kane – 9.5/10: The captain continued his remarkable international scoring record with two goals, while linking play effectively and creating Saka’s second.
Morgan Rogers – 7/10: Introduced in the second half and immediately added energy, eventually rounding off the rout with a confident finish.
James Garner – 6/10: Came on in midfield and helped England maintain their control during the closing stages.
Eberechi Eze – 6/10: Replaced Kane and offered fresh attacking energy as England comfortably managed the final stages.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6/10: Entered late in the contest, leaving too little time to make a meaningful impact.
Morgan Gibbs-White – N/A: Came on during the closing stages and had limited opportunity to influence the match.
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