'Dazzling, emphatic... and contenders to win the whole thing!': World's media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia win
It's safe to say England's statement performance and win over Croatia did not go unnoticed by their rivals.
Has Thomas Tuchel awoken a sleeping giant?
England Thrash Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Opener
- Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener The Independent —
- Congo shocks Ronaldo and Portugal with draw in World Cup match CBS News —
- England v Croatia LIVE: Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after thumping World Cup win The Independent —
- England fans rejoice as team outguns Croatia 4-2 The Globe and Mail —
- England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions have the firepower to go far at this World Cup with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the forefront - however, this side needs to improve defensively and fast, writes OLIVER HOLT Daily Mail —