England produced a stunning 7–0 victory over Croatia

England produced a stunning 7–0 victory over Croatia on matchday three of the Nations League, capitalising on a series of defensive collapses from the hosts. With the stadium limited to over 6,000 children due to a ban, Croatia endured a disastrous evening, looking flat, fragile and unable to cope with even moderate pressure. England seized control immediately, effectively sealing their quarter‑final place as Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon tore through Bilic’s side in what became the heaviest defeat in Croatia’s history.

Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Bellingham, Gordon and Morgan Rogers added further goals to complete England’s biggest win in three years. Croatia, playing their first home match of the campaign, were outclassed throughout and guilty of rare lapses at elite level. England, meanwhile, erased any doubts lingering from their previous outing against the Czech Republic, delivering a statement performance in Rijeka.