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TACTICAL BRIEFING // 3 October 2026

England's Dominance: Player Ratings from the 7-0 Triumph Over Croatia

England's Dominance: Player Ratings from the 7-0 Triumph Over Croatia
England delivered an electrifying performance, dismantling Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. Harry Kane kicked off the scoring before Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka added to the tally before the break. Kane struck again early in the second half, with Saka netting his second and substitute Morgan Rogers finishing the rout with a seventh goal. Let’s break down how the players fared in this stunning victory. Jordan Pickford had a solid outing, making a smart decision to snatch the ball from Ivan Perisic early on. He wasn't heavily tested, though he benefited from Mateo Kovacic’s extraordinary miss. Rating: 6. Jarell Quansah surprisingly started at right-back ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold, but he delivered a strong performance. His pace and defensive skills shone through, capped off with a fine assist for Gordon. Rating: 8. Ezri Konsa had a quiet evening defensively, as England kept Croatia under pressure, but he handled his duties with poise. Rating: 7. Marc Guehi took some risks in his positioning while pressing, but he held his ground well. Rating: 7. Lewis Hall made a strong impression as the Newcastle left-back, showcasing both pace and the ability to link up in midfield. Rating: 7. Elliot Anderson continued his impressive run in this international break, demonstrating maturity in midfield and setting up Kane for England’s fifth goal. Rating: 8. Alex Scott earned his first start for England and didn't shy away from taking charge. He showed confidence and a willingness to get involved in the play. Rating: 7. Jude Bellingham stole the show, providing a brilliant assist for Kane's opener, scoring the second goal himself, and assisting Saka for the fourth. His world-class talent was on full display throughout the match. Rating: 9. Bukayo Saka was a constant threat, scoring twice and developing a promising partnership with Quansah on the right. He could have completed his hat-trick, but missed a key opportunity in the second half. Rating: 8. Anthony Gordon played with swagger and continued his scoring streak, netting in his fourth consecutive game for England and assisting Bellingham. Rating: 9. Harry Kane, as always, proved to be a clinical finisher. His early goal set the tone, and he looked lively throughout, contributing to the team's pressing game and playmaking. Rating: 9. Eberechi Eze, who came on in the 70th minute, played as a number 10 and contributed well. Rating: 6. Morgan Rogers also made an impact off the bench, rounding the keeper to score England's seventh. Rating: 7. James Garner, who entered the fray in the 70th minute, made some solid tackles and kept his play straightforward. Rating: 6. Morgan Gibbs-White and Myles Lewis-Skelly, both substituted in late, also earned a rating of 6. Unused subs included Steele, Trafford, Alexander-Arnold, Branthwaite, Calvert-Lewin, Chalobah, and Ngumoha. Fans can rate the players out of 10, with the results averaging the feedback from BBC Sport users after the window closes 30 minutes post-match.

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