England stormed past Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, turning a tentative first half into a showcase of Thomas Tuchel's "full‑gas" philosophy. Jude Bellingham's 47th‑minute strike sparked the surge, while Harry Kane added a penalty and a header. Gary Neville praised the halftime talk as an "absolute rocket" that ignited the side.

The hosts unleashed nine shots in twelve minutes, including a triple save sequence that stopped O'Reilly, Gordon and Konsa, followed by a double stop from Kane. Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic made seven saves, but England's eleven shots on target eclipsed most teams at this tournament. The relentless pressure left the 2018 finalists scrambling.

Kane finished with seven attempts, two goals and defensive work late on, confirming his fitness after a tough Euro campaign. Midfielder Bellingham emerged as the standout, while Noni Madueke and the bench‑players provided fresh outlets. Tuchel's halftime overhaul appears to have forged a template that could define England's World Cup run.