Harry Kane said England's heavy win over Croatia delivered a statement to the rest of Europe, according to espn.com.sg. The match, part of UEFA Nations League Matchday 3, ended as Croatia's heaviest defeat on record, with the scoreline reported as 7-0. Kane was central to the performance, with UEFA.com describing him as the player who inspired England on the night.
Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt ashamed after the result, according to The Guardian and CNA. The Guardian's matchday coverage also noted that the loss stood as the worst in Croatia's history as a national team.
England's display drew wider attention beyond the captain. The BBC reported that Jude Bellingham showed he could grow into "one of the greatest," saying the midfielder reached a new level in the game. UEFA.com's round-up of the day's fixtures paired England's win with Spain's performance, where Lamine Yamal stood out.
The same Guardian live coverage mentioned rising tensions around the Republic of Ireland's meeting with Israel, alongside updates from the Women's Super League. Those items were reported as part of the outlet's rolling matchday coverage rather than as separate confirmed results.
England's victory and Croatia's response now shift attention to how both sides regroup for their remaining Nations League fixtures.
