Kane and Bellingham put on a show in England's thr...
Key takeaways
- Harry Kane's retaken 12h-minute penalty got Thomas Tuchel's side off to a perfect start before Martin Baturina equalised on 36 minutes with a curling finish from outside the box.
- Kane headed in Declan Rice's corner to restore England's lead but Petar Musa finished a brilliant Croatia move to draw them level again in first-half stoppage time.
- Jude Bellingham fired England ahead again just two minutes into the second half, collecting Elliot Anderson's pass before firing low across Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and in off the far post.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @James Olley.Follow on X and Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011 • Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours • Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on XMultiple Authors Jun 17, 2026, 06:32 PM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions DALLAS -- England kicked off their Group L campaign with a dramatic 4-2 win over Croatia.
Harry Kane's retaken 12h-minute penalty got Thomas Tuchel's side off to a perfect start before Martin Baturina equalised on 36 minutes with a curling finish from outside the box.
Kane headed in Declan Rice's corner to restore England's lead but Petar Musa finished a brilliant Croatia move to draw them level again in first-half stoppage time.