# England Crush Croatia 7-0

> England demolishes Croatia 7-0 in a child-friendly match.
- Title: England Crush Croatia 7-0 · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: England demolishes Croatia 7-0 in a child-friendly match. England's 7-0 victory over Croatia, with local children attending for free, highlights the team's…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/05/football-daily-email-england-croatia
- Published: 2026-10-05T14:24:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, croatia, football, england national team, croatia national team, football match, child fans, 7-0 score, sports
## England's 7-0 victory
England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia at a match attended by 6,403 local children.

> It is difficult to find an explanation for such a performance without duels, fouls, aggressiveness, togetherness
## Luka Modric's reaction
Luka Modric expressed shame after England's performance, saying they looked like they had four or five players less.

> I’ve been here for 20 years, but for the first time I feel ashamed after a game
## Thomas Tuchel's perspective
Tuchel described England's victory as necessary for moving forward despite ongoing team tensions.

> To win this dominant performance is the way to move on
## Alex Scott's injury
Alex Scott aggravated a thigh-knack before the game, expected to be sidelined for two months.

> I’m very sad about it
## Child fan impact
Local children attended the match for free, experiencing a harrowing day despite England's dominance.

> It is difficult to find an explanation for such a performance without duels, fouls, aggressiveness, togetherness
## Croatia's reputation at stake
Croatia's reputation was damaged after their 7-0 loss to England, with Modric calling it a catastrophic night.

> Losing like this and squandering the reputation we’ve built over the years is unacceptable
## Next generation focus
The 13th annual Next Generation 2026 series highlights young Premier League talents.

> It’s the 13th annual edition of the series, kicking off with a focus on 20 of the best young talents in the Premier League
## Post-match reflections
Commentators noted England's performance was a stand-out under Tuchel despite earlier matches.

> We’ll always have a scar, feel pain, but this is the way to move forward
## What happens next
England faces Spain in the next match after their 7-0 victory over Croatia.
## Key takeaway

England's 7-0 victory over Croatia, with local children attending for free, highlights the team's dominance and the emotional impact on Croatian players.