An electric second half ensured England made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel’s side showing their attacking excellence in a 4-2 victory over Croatia.
In a reversal of the Gareth Southgate story at Euro 2024, when England’s defence was solid and their attack dependent on individual moments of inspiration, in Texas last night, they were nervous and jittery at the back but relentless on the front foot.
The highlights reel will give England fans plenty to revel in before their next Group L game with Ghana on Tuesday night. Some clips of their defending will give Tuchel sleepless nights.
Captain Harry Kane’s importance to England’s prospects was underlined by his first-half double, which featured a retaken penalty and an expert header from Declan Rice’s fine corner.
But Croatia twice pegged England back, scoring from their first two shots on target with the centre-back selection of John Stones and Ezri Konsa in the spotlight.
