England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening World Cup match, with Harry Kane scoring twice to equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals.

What happened?

England opened the scoring with a retaken penalty in the 12th minute, courtesy of Harry Kane. Croatia then equalised through Martin Baturina. Kane doubled his tally when he powered a header into the bottom corner from Declan Rice's corner.

Why it matters for England

Croatia drew level for a second time through Petar Musa on the stroke of half-time. However, second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed victory for England. The win marks a strong start for England in the World Cup.

What comes next?

England will face Ghana and Panama in their upcoming Group L matches. Thomas Tuchel will look to build on this win and address the defensive frailties that were exposed in the first half. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | England's World Cup goals | 10 | | Harry Kane's World Cup goals | 10 | England's next match will be crucial in determining their progress in the tournament.