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England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham cements starting berth as Arsenal star finds form

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Smith, D. (2026, October 3). England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham cements starting berth as Arsenal star finds form. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/england-player-ratings-vs-croatia-bellingham-saka-kane-gordon-b1299418.html

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This article provides player ratings for England's match against Croatia, where they won and briefly topped League A3. Jude Bellingham received the highest rating of 9 for his performance, scoring a goal and assisting three others while working tirelessly throughout the game. Bukayo Saka was also highly rated with an 8 for contributing two goals despite missing a chance at a hat-trick. Harry Kane earned a 9 for both defensive effort and offensive contributions, scoring twice and providing an assist.

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On Saturday, October 3, the UEFA Nations League match between Croatia and England took place at the Rujevica Stadium in Rijeka, Croatia, starting at 6pm local time (16:00 GMT). The game was behind closed doors due to a stadium ban imposed on Croatia by UEFA for fan misconduct during a previous match against France. Despite this, around 6,000 children were allowed to attend the match.

England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, fielded a strong lineup with Jordan Pickford in goal and players like Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Morgan Rogers in key positions. England dominated the game, securing a 7-0 victory over Croatia, which lifted them to second place in League A3.

England's performance was marked by stellar contributions from multiple players: Jude Bellingham scored one goal and assisted three others, while Bukayo Saka netted two goals and narrowly missed completing a hat-trick. Despite limited action for the hosts due to their ban, England showcased their strength and cohesion under Tuchel's guidance.

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Victory briefly moved them top of League A3, before Spain host Czech Republic later on Saturday evening. asserted

Spain → move → evening

Dom Smith was on hand to rate the England players’ performances… Jordan Pickford 6 Kept a clean sheet but had very little to do on his return to the team. asserted

Smith → rate → team

Jarell Quansah 7 Earned a cracking assist and played well as he was brought back into the team. Ezri Konsa 6 Not tested at the back but solid as he came into the team following an injury that kept him out against the Czech Republic. asserted

that → earn → Republic

Lewis Hall 6 Solid again as he kept his place in the team. asserted

he → keep → team

Bukayo Saka 8 Should have scored a hat-trick. asserted

Saka → score → trick

Netted two confidently but then fired over when he should have made it three. asserted

it → net → two

Anthony Gordon 8 Excellent work saw him assist Bellingham’s goal, and after missing a sitter he added a goal to make it four goals in his last fast England games. asserted

it → see → games

Subs: James Garner (Scott, 70’) 5 Slotted in at left-back when he came on. asserted

he → slot → back

Morgan Rogers (Kane, 70’) 7 Was a lively addition off the bench and scored a fantastic seventh goal as he rounded the goalkeeper and slotted in. asserted

he → score → goalkeeper

England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham cements starting berth as Arsenal star finds form

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