Harry Kane expressed that England delivered a powerful statement to Europe with their impressive 7-0 victory over Croatia on Saturday, emphasizing the need for the Three Lions to maintain that same winning mentality in upcoming tournaments.
Kane scored two goals as England overwhelmed Croatia in Rijeka, securing consecutive victories in the Nations League following a previous 3-2 loss to Spain.
Thomas Tuchel’s squad was in complete control, achieving a remarkable expected goals (xG) figure of 6.43—the highest ever recorded in any Nations League match at any level.
Bukayo Saka also netted twice, joined by goals from Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Morgan Rogers to complete the rout.
This win marked England’s largest margin against a top 50 FIFA-ranked team and represented Croatia’s most significant defeat in history; Kane noted the importance of their accomplishment should not be overlooked.
“Even at 1-0, we aimed for two, then three, and so forth. That’s the mentality we need,” Kane stated, according to ESPN.
“With a specific style of play, we must be consistent. It should be unyielding. When you score four, you crave five. We need that hungry approach, especially during crucial matches and tournaments, and experiences like this will contribute to that growth.”
“We were up against a very skilled team. We cannot take this win lightly, as it could have easily been a tough game for us. It’s all about sending a message—not only to ourselves but also to other teams in Europe. We’ve accomplished that again.”
“We’re eager and youthful, with players in excellent shape, and everyone is thrilled to be on the pitch. Performances like this will only fuel our motivation.”
On the cusp of yet more #ThreeLions history pic.twitter.com/10VnxbcQJR
— England (@England) October 4, 2026
Kane now has 11 goals for England in 2026, becoming the first player to achieve double figures in three different calendar years for the team (having also scored 12 in 2019 and 16 in 2021).
He and Gordon have both scored in three consecutive games for England, marking the first time since Kane and Marcus Rashford in 2019 that teammates have done so.
Having last recorded a seven-goal victory against North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier three years ago, England will host Czechia at Wembley on Tuesday for their last match of this international break.
If Kane plays in that match, he will tie legendary former goalkeeper Peter Shilton for the most caps in England’s history, bringing his total to 125.
Fan Take: This remarkable win not only showcases England’s growing talent but also sets a formidable tone for future competitions, stirring excitement among fans. Such performances signal a bright future for the national team and increase anticipation for the upcoming tournaments.
Source: www.soccernews.com
