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.