England secures 4-2 victory over Croatia after tough first half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England achieved a 4-2 victory against Croatia after a challenging first half in their recent match. Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, noted that his team lacked bravery and struggled to find a rhythm early on, ending the first half at 2-2. However, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford's goals after the break secured the win. Tuchel praised the players' improved performance, emphasizing their commitment in the second half. Captain Harry Kane acknowledged Tuchel's motivational talk at halftime, focusing on playing their own game.
- •England led at halftime with a score of 2-2.
- •Harry Kane scored both of England's first-half goals.
- •Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford scored in the second half.
- •Tuchel highlighted the need for improvement in player bravery.
- •The match showcased England's resilience and tactical adjustments.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel says England were ‘not brave enough’ in first half against Croatia – but hails his players’ reaction to secure victory
"“Tuchel has given them an absolute rocket at half-time, they were blasted,” said Sky Sports’ Gary Neville on ITV. “It was a really good second half. Some of the things they did in the first 10 minutes of the second half were fantastic.”
"Thomas Tuchel hailed the reaction of his England players in their 4-2 win over Croatia after what he described as a “complicated” first half.England went in at the break level at 2-2, with Croatia...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:35 PMTuchel says England were ‘not brave enough’ in first half against Croatia – but hails his players’ reaction to secure victory
Thomas Tuchel hailed the reaction of his England players in their 4-2 win over Croatia after what he described as a “complicated” first half.England went in at the break level at 2-2, with Croatia...
- Sky Sports—What did Tuchel say at half-time? How England overwhelmed Croatia
“Tuchel has given them an absolute rocket at half-time, they were blasted,” said Sky Sports’ Gary Neville on ITV. “It was a really good second half. Some of the things they did in the first 10 minutes of the second half were fantastic.”
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