Gary Neville praised England's quality after their 4-2 victory over Croatia, insisting their second-half performance ranked among the tournament's finest. The former Manchester United defender highlighted the fluency and intensity that transformed a chaotic opening period into a commanding win in Group L.

Neville reserved special praise for captain Harry Kane, calling him England's only genuine world-class player. He also lauded Jude Bellingham for his composure and versatility, noting the midfielder's relaxed demeanor before kick-off and outstanding display throughout the match.

Despite England's impressive start, Neville maintains his pre-tournament prediction that France remain favorites to lift the trophy. He argues it's too early to anoint England as champions despite their strong opening performance.

England now faces Ghana in their second Group L fixture, looking to build momentum from an encouraging start that showcased both individual brilliance and tactical flexibility under Tuchel.