England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, avenging their 2018 semi-final defeat. Harry Kane led the charge, scoring two goals in the match. This win marks a positive start for England, demonstrating a shift in their recent performance against Croatia, whom they have outperformed in subsequent encounters. The match, played in North America, saw England capitalize on opportunities against a Croatian team considered one of the older squads in the tournament. While Croatia posed a challenge, England’s attacking prowess, spearheaded by Kane, proved decisive. The result places England in a strong position within their group as the tournament progresses.