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England absolutely smash Croatia 7-0. Just brutal.

Alright, so England didn't just win in Rijeka. They laid Croatia to waste, 7-0. Under Thomas Tuchel, it was a truly savage away result. A Nations League Group A3 fixture, sure, but it felt more like an execution. And it just might secure their spot in the last eight.

3 Oct 2026 · via skysports.com

England ran riot, dropping seven past a truly dreadful Croatia side. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each bagged a brace. Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers also joined the party. This wasn't just a win. It was a complete dismantling.

Kane, naturally, kicked things off. An early opener, set up by Bellingham. Then Gordon, showing a bit of spark, engineered the space for Bellingham to slot in a second. Gordon himself got on the scoresheet, heading home Jarell Quansah's cross. Saka added a fourth before the whistle blew for halftime. The contest? Decided. Before the oranges were even cut.

The second half was a mere extension of Croatia's suffering. Kane grabbed his second, tapping in Elliot Anderson's cross for the fifth. Saka, ever the opportunist, pounced on another defensive mess for number six. Morgan Rogers delivered the final, painful blow late on. Luka Modric and his teammates were left utterly humiliated.

This wasn't just any win. It was England's biggest against a top-50 ranked nation since 1992. Think about that for a second. Tuchel’s squad now has some serious wind in their sails, especially with that final Group A3 clash against Czech Republic looming on Tuesday. World Cup winners Spain might be setting the pace, but this ruthless victory puts England in prime position for a knockout stage berth come spring. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Betting angle

Look, England's utterly dominated. They finished everything they touched and locked down the back. So, yeah, backing them against Czech Republic sounds smart. Just don't expect another 7-0 demolition. This kind of battering is a rarity, not the new normal.

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