England also win second clash against Croatia

England celebrated their fourth consecutive victory on matchday five of the UEFA Nations League.

Following their resounding 7-0 triumph in the reverse fixture, Tuchel's side also won the rematch against Croatia in London. Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane were on target in the 2-1 victory, while Petar Sucic scored for the visitors.

Croatia certainly made a better start than in the previous meeting between the two sides, but England dictated proceedings at Wembley.

In the 24th minute, the Three Lions were rewarded for their efforts: captain Harry Kane sent a long ball into the penalty area, which Real star Jude Bellingham flicked on.

The ball eventually fell to Chelsea forward Rogers, who dinked it past Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic. The game quietened down somewhat after that, with no further goals before the half-time whistle.

Kane responds to Sucic

After the restart, England enjoyed the brighter start, but it was Croatia who found the net: following a corner, Quansah carelessly headed the ball back towards England goalkeeper Pickford, but Petar Sucic intercepted and punished England for their missed chances with the equaliser (59').

However, the Three Lions' response followed just minutes later. Following an unnecessary foul by Ivan Smolcic, Bayern star and World Player of the Year Harry Kane coolly dispatched the resulting penalty to make it 2-1.

England remain second

No further goals were scored on Thursday evening in London, with Vlasic squandering the best opportunity as he put an effort narrowly wide from a Modric pass. A goal by England substitute Garner was ruled out for offside.

Following their fourth consecutive victory, England move onto twelve points and sit second in the group behind Spain. Croatia are third with a tally of three points.