Kane and Saka score two each as England routs Croatia 7-0 in Nations League

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Kane and Saka score two each as England routs Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
Summary

England secured a dominant 7-0 victory against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League on October 3 at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored two goals, contributing to England's overwhelming performance. Jude Bellingham also netted a goal and provided three assists, showcasing England's attacking prowess. This match marked England's largest victory over Croatia, eclipsing their previous best of 5-1 in 2009. With this win, England moves to six points in their Nations League group after three games, strengthening their chances for a spot in the quarter-finals.

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  • •England wins 7-0 against Croatia in Nations League action.
  • •Kane and Saka both score two goals each.
  • •Bellingham adds one goal and three assists.
  • •England increases to six points in the Nations League group.
  • •Next match is against Czech Republic at Wembley.
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  • 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — England cruise to 7-0 victory over Croatia in Nations League
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kane sets new milestone as England matches a 59-year record in Croatia drubbing
  • 6:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Kane and Saka at the double as England thrash Croatia 7-0 in Nations League
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia
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It had all the edge of a pop concert in the stands but England looked ready to steal candy from a baby. The 6,200 Croatian under-14s allowed inside Stadion HNK Rijeka were invited free of charge and this was a priceless footballing experience. England ripped Croatia to shreds to take a firm grip on second place in their Nations League group, boosting their hopes of reaching next year’s quarter-finals, and anyone supporting the home team could at least find consolation in watching Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham combine to devastating effect. Perhaps the ticket should have come with an adult age rating. This was grisly viewing for the locals but Thomas Tuchel delighted in England’s most complete performance since surging to a 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup. Kane marked his 124th cap with his 88th and 89th international strikes and had plenty of help. Three assists and a goal decorated a scintillating display from Bellingham and Tuchel found satisfaction in the other members of his ruthless front four getting on the scoresheet. Continue reading...

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England produced one of their most dominant performances in recent years as they dismantled Croatia in a stunning 7-0 victory on Saturday. Their attacking quality came to the fore in the Nations League clash in Rijeka as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka all made hay.

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Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England ran riot in a 7-0 rout of abject Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.Thomas Tuchel's side ripped Croatia to shreds in Rijeka to make it two wins from their first three matches in their Nations League group.

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