England’s 7-0 Domination of Croatia Led by Kane and Saka

Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each score twice as England crushes Croatia 7-0 in Nations League match. Spain remains top with 3-1 win over Czech Republic.

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October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Rijeka, Croatia — England delivered a stunning 7-0 victory over Croatia in the Nations League, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice. Jude Bellingham also contributed with a goal and three assists, while Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers added to the tally in a dominant display.

The match saw England take control early, with Kane opening the scoring after just seven minutes. Bellingham doubled the lead in the 21st minute, and Gordon added a third before halftime. Saka completed his brace before the break, and Kane scored his second in the second half. Bellingham then set up Rogers for the final goal, sealing an emphatic win.

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Kane extended his international goal tally to 89 in 124 appearances, moving within one cap of Peter Shilton’s record. He joked about potentially equaling the record against the Czech Republic, saying, That’s why he (manager Thomas Tuchel) takes me off, to save me for the next one! Meanwhile, Spain maintained their lead in their group with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic, staying three points clear at the top.

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