The Aporia
The Aporia
Gent, O. (2026, October 3). Croatia 0-7 England: Three Lions rampant as stars impress Thomas Tuchel in Nations League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/croatia-england-nations-league-b1299423.html
Gent, Oli. “Croatia 0-7 England: Three Lions rampant as stars impress Thomas Tuchel in Nations League.” Evening Standard, 3 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/croatia-england-nations-league-b1299423.html.
Gent, Oli. “Croatia 0-7 England: Three Lions rampant as stars impress Thomas Tuchel in Nations League.” Evening Standard, October 3, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/croatia-england-nations-league-b1299423.html.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
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.
