England began their World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia in Group D. Harry Kane captained the Three Lions and scored both goals, one a penalty and another a powerful strike. The win marks a positive start for England, seeking to improve upon their semi-final finish in the 2018 World Cup. Croatia, the 2018 finalists, struggled to create significant chances against a resolute English defense. The match was played in Doha, Qatar, marking a strong opening performance for Gareth Southgate’s squad. This result places England at the top of Group D, alongside the United States, who also won their opening match.