England Thrash Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Opener

England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, thanks to a brace from captain Harry Kane and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.

The match was level at halftime before Thomas Tuchel's tactical adjustments sparked a second-half surge.

Kane's double equalled Gary Lineker's England World Cup goals record of 10.

The win puts England in a strong position in Group C, though defensive lapses will concern Tuchel ahead of tougher tests.