Dallas Thriller: Kane Equals Lineker as England Edge Croatia 4-2 in a Six-Goal Classic

England and Croatia served up one of the games of matchday one in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel's side winning a six-goal 4-2 thriller to open Group L. Goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford saw off a stubborn Croatia that twice drew level. (Sky Sports)

Goal Timeline

12' Kane (ENG, pen) — Cool from the spot.
36' Baturina (CRO) — Croatia pull one back.
42' Kane (ENG) — His second restores the lead.
45+5' Musa (CRO) — Levels it on the stroke of half-time.
47' Bellingham (ENG) — Drives in two minutes into the second half.
85' Rashford (ENG) — Saka combines for the clincher.

Kane Equals Lineker

Kane's brace took him level with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals for England. England would have won by more but for an inspired display from Croatia keeper Dominik Livaković. (ESPN)

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Goal Timeline

12' Kane (ENG, pen) — Cool from the spot.
36' Baturina (CRO) — Croatia pull one back.
42' Kane (ENG) — His second restores the lead.
45+5' Musa (CRO) — Levels it on the stroke of half-time.
47' Bellingham (ENG) — Drives in two minutes into the second half.
85' Rashford (ENG) — Saka combines for the clincher.

Kane Equals Lineker

Kane's brace took him level with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals for England. England would have won by more but for an inspired display from Croatia keeper Dominik Livaković. (ESPN)

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