England produced one of their best recent performances, thrashing Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka, with several players earning high marks from BBC Sport Football's report.
Jordan Pickford made a key early decision and save against Ivan Perisic but wasn't heavily tested. Jarell Quansah, surprisingly selected at right-back over Trent Alexander-Arnold, delivered a powerful and assured display, assisting Gordon. Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi provided calm defending, while Lewis Hall looked a great addition to the back four with his pace and willingness to underlap into midfield.
Elliot Anderson continued his excellent international break with a mature performance, setting up Kane for England's fifth. Alex Scott earned his first start and impressed with confidence. Jude Bellingham was the best player on the pitch, threading a pass for Kane's opener, scoring the second, and assisting Saka for the fourth. Bukayo Saka scored twice and built a strong right-sided partnership with Quansah.
Anthony Gordon assisted Bellingham and scored for the fourth consecutive England game, while Harry Kane, described as an elite finisher, scored twice and ran the press from the front. The captain's energy and passing range helped England dominate throughout.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing