Croatia 0-7 England: Kane and Saka score twice each
Reviewed by Elison · Sat 3 Oct 2026UEFA Nations League · League A
CroatiaFULL-TIME
EnglandSaturday 3 October 2026 · 18:00
Our score 1-2MissedHot tip England to win✓ Won
Introduction
England produced one of their most emphatic international performances in recent memory, thrashing Croatia 7-0 in this UEFA Nations League fixture. The result was comprehensive from the first whistle to the last, with England controlling every facet of the match and Croatia offering almost no resistance. It was a statement victory that underlined England’s quality and left Croatia with serious questions to answer.
How the Game Unfolded
Harry Kane opened the scoring in the eighth minute, converting an assist from Jude Bellingham. Bellingham then turned goalscorer himself in the 21st minute, with Anthony Gordon providing the assist, before Gordon got on the scoresheet in the 39th minute, assisted by Jarell Quansah. Bukayo Saka added a fourth on the stroke of half-time, assisted again by Bellingham, to give England a four-goal lead at the break.
Kane extended the advantage in the 53rd minute, assisted by Elliot Anderson, to make it five. Mateo Kovačić was booked in the 68th minute, and Saka struck again in that same minute — assisted by Kane — to make it six. Morgan Rogers, who had come on in the 70th minute in place of Kane, rounded off the scoring in the 87th minute with Bellingham claiming his third assist of the match.
The Numbers
The statistics paint an equally stark picture. England dominated possession with 64 per cent of the ball to Croatia’s 36 per cent, and that territorial advantage translated directly into chances. England registered 19 shots in total, with 16 of those coming from inside the box and 10 hitting the target. Croatia, by comparison, managed just 12 shots overall, with only one on target. England’s goalkeeper was called into action just once, while Croatia’s shot-stopper made three saves — a number that could have been far higher given the pressure they faced.
In the passing department, England completed 682 of their 745 attempted passes, reflecting a high level of accuracy and control throughout the game. Croatia had just one corner kick all evening compared to England’s six, while England committed only six fouls to Croatia’s ten. There were no red cards for either side, and England played the full 90 minutes without receiving a single yellow card, demonstrating disciplined professionalism alongside their attacking brilliance.
Conclusion
This was a performance of the highest order from England. Kane’s brace, Saka’s double, and goals from Bellingham, Gordon and Rogers reflected a depth of attacking talent that Croatia simply had no answer to. The seven-goal margin tells its own story — England were clinical and devastating, while Croatia, with just one shot on target, had no answer to England’s ruthless finishing. A night that will long be remembered.
