England delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League group stages, marking their second win out of three matches. The match took place at the Stadion Rujevica in Rijeka, where Thomas Tuchel's tactical brilliance shone through as his team raced to a 4-0 lead by halftime and maintained their momentum throughout the second half.

Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka emerged as the stars of the evening, each scoring two goals in this historic away victory. The scoring opened in the eighth minute when Kane capitalized on a slick pass from Jude Bellingham, sending the ball high into the net. Following Kane's opener:

• Bellingham doubled the lead shortly after.
• Anthony Gordon added a third with a header.
• Saka scored just before halftime, marking a dominant first 45 minutes.

Kane netted his second goal early in the second half, followed by Saka's second strike. Morgan Rogers capped off the night with the seventh goal late in the match.

After the match, Tuchel praised Kane's exceptional qualities, stating, “Harry Kane is the highest level of striker possible. You will not get another Harry Kane.” He acknowledged the difficulty in finding a replacement for such a unique talent, humorously suggesting it might take another decade.

This emphatic victory places England second in their group, just behind Spain, with their next match scheduled against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.