ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham came to the fore to get the Three Lions off to a winning start but there was concern at the other end of the pitch
England player ratings as Kane and Bellingham shine but THREE 5/10 stars struggle
ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham came to the fore to get the Three Lions off to a winning start but there was concern at the other end of the pitch
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John Cross Chief Football Writer
23:00, 17 Jun 2026Updated 23:19, 17 Jun 2026
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