FOOTBALL – HARRY Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice apiece as England dismantled Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka yesterday, with Jude Bellingham scoring one goal and creating three more in a rampant Nations League display.
Anthony Gordon and substitute Morgan Rogers also struck as England overwhelmed a ragged Croatian defence in their third League A, Group Three match at the Rujevica stadium.
Kane marked his 124th international appearance with his 88th and 89th England goals, moving within one cap of Peter Shilton’s national record.
The captain will draw level if he plays against the Czech Republic on Tuesday and could claim the record outright when England host Croatia at Wembley on November 12.
World and European champions Spain stayed three points clear at the top of their group with a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic.
In League B, Scotland won 2-0 at North Macedonia through goals from Kieron Bowie and John McGinn before Scott McKenna was sent off in the 83rd minute.
Switzerland came from behind to beat Slovenia 2-1 in Luzern, with an Erik Janza own goal and Dan Ndoye’s strike overturning Zan Vipotnik’s opener. The Swiss lead Group One on nine points, with Scotland and Slovenia level on four.
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