Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?

Saka set to start, Gordon ahead of Rashford, Guehi benched, Bellingham at No10 - here's how chief football writer John Cross believes England will line-up against Croatia on…

England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel

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Harry Kane scores twice as England and Croatia draw 2-2 at half-time in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

England leads Croatia 3-2 in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener as Harry Kane scores twice and Jude Bellingham adds a third at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to…

Harry Kane struck twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed a stylish win for England in Dallas

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England 4-2 Croatia: Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka came off the bench and combined to seal an impressive victory, after a shaky start

Analysis of England's opening World Cup game against Croatia

Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

How every player rated out of 10 in Wednesday's Group L opener

The meeting was a repeat of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won 2-1 after extra-time, although England have since had the edge against one of the older squads at the tournament…

Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?

England triumphs 4-2 over Croatia in their World Cup opener, with Kane scoring twice and Bellingham and Rashford also netting.

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

Harry Kane gave a fine captain’s performance while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia

Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.