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England Gets off to Flying Start in World Cup with Win Over Croatia
In their opening fixture of World Cup, England emerged victorious over Croatia at Dallas Stadium. The game ended with a 4-2 scoreline, following a first-half score of 2-2.
England started the match best and took the lead early when Harry Kane This time he made his mark from the penalty spot after 12 minutes making it 1-0.
Croatia equalised to make it 1-1 as Martin Baturina netted assisted by Petar Sučić in the 36th minute.
England took the lead just before the half-time whistle as Harry Kane scored again. This time he found the net with an assist by Declan Rice.
Petar Musa just three minutes later, off a pass from Ivan Perišić ensuring Croatia equalised to make it 4-2 (2-2).
Straight after the break Jude Bellingham scored and gave England the lead again.
With five minutes left to play England's Marcus Rashford increased the lead set up by Bukayo Saka.
England play Ghana on 23 June and Panama on 27 June. Croatia's next opponents are Panama on 24 June and Ghana on 27 June.
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