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Kane says 'Wonderwall' rendition was 'one of my favourite moments in an England shirt'

England captain Harry Kane says soaking in the sound of thousands of England fans ⁠belting out Oasis song "Wonderwall" after their 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia this week was a highlight of his career.

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'Nice to remind people what I'm about': Bellingham shows his worth for England

Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but emphatically ended any debate with a barnstorming display against Croatia.

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England boss Tuchel frustrated as photographers block view during national anthem

When England players lined up to sing ⁠their national anthem before their World Cup opener against Croatia, ‌they shared the moment with thousands of ‌their fans at the Dallas ‌Stadium, who sang aloud and waved ‌flags.

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Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel for 'great' team talk after second-half response

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.

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'I've got a chip on my shoulder': Jude Bellingham admits relief in silencing critics

Jude Bellingham hopes his pivotal goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup on Wednesday will silence the "noise" surrounding him, admitting: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."

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Zlatko Dalic: Croatia has 'no more room for error' after loss to England

Coach Zlatko Dalic said Croatia have no more room for error at the ⁠World Cup after going down 4-2 to England in an entertaining Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.

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England's emphatic win over Croatia was a 'game of two halves'

England's 4-2 victory over Croatia offered an encouraging but imperfect start to Thomas Tuchel's first major tournament as manager, with a much-improved second-half performance turning a nervy opening night into a significant World Cup win.

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Kane at the double as England produce exciting second-half display to see off Croatia

England made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) campaign after a 4-2 victory over Croatia, who have now lost four of their last five opening games at the finals.

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Just Harry Kane? Which England players at the World Cup are truly 'world class'?

England are set to get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against Croatia on Wednesday evening, and one of the big debates in the media has been how many 'world-class' players the Three Lions actually possess.

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How England can continue their good recent form over an ageing Croatia at the World Cup

Thomas Tuchel's England side get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening.

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'Best striker in the world': Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic warns side of Harry Kane

Zlatko Dalic warned his Croatia team over the enduring goal-scoring qualities of ⁠Harry Kane as the 2018 World Cup runners-up prepare to take on England in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.

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'Rejuvenated' Luka Modric determined to enjoy every second of last World Cup

Midfield great Luka Modric said Tuesday he was determined to enjoy every second of his last World Cup and had been "rejuvenated" by being with Croatia for a fifth time on football's biggest stage.

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Inside Spurs: Vuskovic's stock continues to rise as Brighton step up pursuit

Luka Vuskovic is set to face England for Croatia on Wednesday at the World Cup - at a time when uncertainty surrounds his Tottenham future.

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Livramento ruled out of World Cup due to injury, Chalobah called up by England

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia on Wednesday and has been replaced by Trevoh Chalobah.

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EXCLUSIVE: Srna backs Spurs' Vuskovic for stardom as Croatia prepare for England

Shakhtar Donetsk legend and current sporting director Darijo Srna has backed Tottenham prospect Luka Vuskovic to become one of the defining defenders of European football, telling Flashscore the teenager already plays with the assurance of a 25-year-old ahead of Croatia's World Cup meeting with Thomas Tuchel's England.