This was one of the most entertaining games of the tournament but it took a huge improvement after the break for England to win. Here Daily Mail Sport examines the big topics from a huge night in Texas.

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

ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA: Thomas Tuchel's men surged through the gears in the second half to blow Croatia away to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start

England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure a winning start in Dallas

Thomas Tuchel’s fingerprints were all over a disarmingly entertaining 4–2 victory for England against Croatia.

MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Thomas Tuchel delivered a dressing room dressing down to inspire England to victory in their World Cup opener.

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

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…

This was one of the most entertaining games of the tournament but it took a huge improvement after the break for England to win. Here Daily Mail Sport examines the big topics from…

Tuchel's team-talk must already go down as one of the more decisive half-time interventions in English World Cup history

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The performance wasn’t without its faults, but England showed more endeavor and bravery than most Three Lions fans are used to in the win over Croatia.