What changed
England beat Croatia in the Nations League after Harry Kane scored the winning penalty, his 92nd goal for England.
It was a landmark night for the captain: Kane became England’s all-time leading men’s appearance maker. Morgan Rogers also scored, while Jarell Quansah’s mistake gifted Croatia an equaliser.
Why it matters
Kane supplied the decisive moment, but Lewis Hall left the strongest mark across the ratings. He received England’s highest score, 7, with an average public rating of 6.76.
That makes Hall the standout from a night that was more useful than flawless. Declan Rice returned from injury and controlled midfield, while Elliot Anderson kept England moving forward. Jude Bellingham still showed quality in possession, though not at the exceptional level of his recent England performances.
The warning came at the back. Quansah had been comfortable before his error, but it directly opened the door for Croatia. Dan Burn was steady in defence, and Jordan Pickford was reliable until that lapse exposed him.
Kane’s record will dominate the headlines. Hall’s performance may be the more intriguing footballing detail. Whether it makes him England’s first-choice left-back remains unsettled, but he gave the team a clear reason to keep looking in his direction.
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