The Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win

England have already lost Tino Livramento to injury at this World Cup, with the Newcastle United full-back having to withdraw from their squad before the opening game against…

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Thomas Tuchel will be concerned over England star Declan Rice after the Arsenal midfielder was spotted limping after being replaced during the clash against Croatia

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?

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

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

The Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

Declan Rice was forced off following a small injury scare in England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia in Dallas

Thomas Tuchel says he would never normally substitute Declan Rice - but had concerns about an injury that England's star midfielder has admitted he's been 'nursing' for weeks.

England 4-2 Croatia: Kane levelled Gary Lineker’s World Cup record and credited Tuchel’s half-time team talk for inspiring a dominant second-half performance

England started their World Cup campaign in style with a statement 4-2 victory over Croatia but concerns over two of Thomas Tuchel's most important players emerged post-match