England 7-0 Croatia (Nations League, Rijeka): player ratings
England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka in a Nations League match on 2026-10-03, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka (2) and Morgan Rogers on the scoresheet.
England produced one of their best performances in recent times as they raced into a 4-0 half-time lead after Kane opened the scoring and Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka added goals; Kane scored again early in the second half, Saka grabbed his second from close range and substitute Morgan Rogers completed the rout. BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell provided individual player ratings for the match.
Jordan Pickford was given a 6 after an early decision and save when he "raced out and won the ball at the feet of Ivan Perisic"; Howell noted he was not tested but was fortunate following Mateo Kovacic's miss. Jarell Quansah, selected at right-back over Trent Alexander-Arnold, earned an 8 with praise for his running, defending and a quality assist for Gordon; the report described him as the Bayer Leverkusen defender who "does exactly what manager Thomas Tuchel wants." Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi received 7s for calm, assured defending and for taking up risky positions respectively, while Lewis Hall was rated 7 for his pace and underlapping runs into midfield.
Elliot Anderson was awarded an 8, Howell describing him as "excellent throughout this international break" and noting he set up Kane for England's fifth. Alex Scott, making his first England start, was given a 7 for a confident performance and willingness to get on the ball. Jude Bellingham was rated 9 and called "The best player on the pitch," with Howell detailing a threaded pass to Kane for the opener, England's second goal from Bellingham himself and an assist for Saka's fourth; the report added, "A truly world-class player and his quality was too much for Croatia throughout the game."
Bukayo Saka earned an 8 after scoring twice and creating a strong right-side understanding with Quansah; Howell noted Saka could have had a hat-trick but missed a big chance in the second half. Anthony Gordon received a 9 for his confidence, an assist for Bellingham and for scoring in his fourth successive England game. Harry Kane was also rated 9, with Howell calling him "Just an elite finisher," praising his pressing, passing range and noting he scored England's fifth.
Among substitutes, Eberechi Eze (on 70 for Gordon) was rated 6; Morgan Rogers (on 70 for Kane) earned a 7 after a composed finish to make it 7-0; James Garner (on 70 for Alex Scott) was given a 6 for strong challenges and keeping his play simple. Morgan Gibbs-White (on 79 for Anderson) and Myles Lewis-Skelly (on for Hall) both received 6s. Unused substitutes listed were Steele, Trafford, Alexander-Arnold, Branthwaite, Calvert-Lewin, Chalobah and Ngumoha.
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