England Throttle Croatia to 7-0 Victory, Record Defeat in Nations League
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League, the biggest loss in Croatian history.
In Brief
- •England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League, the biggest loss in Croatian history.
- •Harry Kane scored twice, becoming the fourth England player to net in six straight away matches.
- •Goals also came from Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka (two), and Morgan Rogers from the bench.
- •The defeat eclipsed Spain’s 6-0 win over Croatia in 2018.
- •England’s win followed a loss to Spain earlier in the international break.
Why It Matters
The 7-0 rout marks a historic low for Croatia and boosts England’s confidence under Thomas Tuchel, reinforcing their dominance in the Nations League. It also highlights England’s offensive potency and may influence Croatia’s strategy in upcoming group matches.
Key Details
- Final Score
- 7-0
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League
- Record
- Biggest ever defeat for Croatia
- Goalscorers
- Harry Kane (2), Jude Bellingham (1), Anthony Gordon (1), Bukayo Saka (2), Morgan Rogers (1)
- Coach
- Thomas Tuchel
Context & Background
Croatia’s previous worst defeat was a 6-0 loss to Spain in 2018, which this match surpassed.
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