# Kane and Saka double up as England school Croatia

> England crush Croatia 7-0 in Nations League.
- Title: Kane and Saka double up as England school Croatia | Shortify
- Summary: England crush Croatia 7-0 in Nations League. England beat Croatia 7-0 in Nations League group match to secure second place and advance to next year's…
- Keywords: england, croattia, harry kane, bukayo saka, nations league, tuchel, jude bellingsham, anthony gordon, luka modric, croatia, england football, nations league group
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/03/croatia-england-nations-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-03T18:04:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, croattia, harry kane, bukayo saka, nations league, tuchel, jude bellingsham, anthony gordon, luka modric, croatia, england football, nations league group
## England dominate Croatia
England beat Croatia 7-0 in Nations League group match to secure second place and advance to next year's quarter-finals.
## Kane scores 88th international goal
Harry Kane marked his 124th cap with his 88th international goal.
## Bellingham scores twice
Jude Bellingham scored two goals and provided three assists in the match.
## Scott makes debut
Alex Scott scored his first goal and assisted a second in his England debut.
## Tuchel's team strategy
Tuchel deployed young players against Croatia's veteran squad.
## Croatia's biggest defeat
Croatia suffered their biggest ever defeat in Nations League history.
## Kane's record appearance
Harry Kane will equal Peter Shilton’s appearance record when England host Czechia on Tuesday.
## England's victory
England won 7-0 against Croatia in Nations League group match.
## Key takeaway

England beat Croatia 7-0 in Nations League group match to secure second place and advance to next year's quarter-finals.