England made an emphatic start to their FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in a thrilling Group L encounter in Dallas.
The match lived up to expectations from the opening whistle, with both teams producing attacking football and plenty of goalmouth action.
The first half ended with the sides locked at 2-2, setting the stage for a dramatic second period.
England took control after the break, adding two more goals to pull away from their European rivals and secure all three points.
Captain Harry Kane led the charge with a brilliant brace, continuing his impressive World Cup scoring record.
Midfield star Jude Bellingham also got on the scoresheet, while Marcus Rashford added another goal to complete England’s four-goal haul.
Croatia battled hard throughout the contest but were unable to contain England’s attacking firepower in the second half.
The victory gives England a perfect start in Group L and sends an early warning to the rest of the tournament as they continue their quest for World Cup glory.
