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Top 10 players: Croatia 0-7 England

England provided eight of the top 10 players for progressive passes. Jude Bellingham played 18 progressive passes, more than any other player. Bukayo Saka made 10 progressive carries, more than any other player. Croatia supplied five of the leading 10…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:25 PM
Top 10 players: Croatia 0-7 England
Key Things to Know
  • England defeated Croatia 7-0, led by a dominant performance from Jude Bellingham.
  • Jude Bellingham led all players with 18 progressive passes, eight key passes, and 0.946 xT.
  • Bukayo Saka registered a match-high 10 progressive carries for England.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England defeated Croatia 7-0 in an international match where statistical analysis highlighted Jude Bellingham as the standout performer. Bellingham led all players with 18 progressive passes, eight key passes, and 0.946 expected threat (xT) from open-play passes, contributing heavily over 92 minutes of action.

Several other players featured prominently in the match data. Bukayo Saka led the match with 10 progressive carries, while Harry Kane registered nine progressive passes and 0.233 xT. For Croatia, Franjo Ivanovic completed five take-ons, Luka Vuskovic recorded a match-high 97.4% pass completion rate, and Luka Modric added eight progressive passes in 56 minutes.

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