Record-breaking England win over Croatia is a message to rivals as Euro 2028 mission set

England earned a record-breaking 7-0 away victory against Croatia in Rijeka, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, and Morgan Rogers scoring. Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer John Cross argues that the dominant performance serves as a strong statement to European rivals and marks a turning point for manager Thomas Tuchel following criticism over England's World Cup exit against Argentina.

Cross highlights Jude Bellingham as the standout performer after registering a goal and three assists, while Harry Kane scored twice to reach 89 career international goals. The writer also praised Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka, noting that England's squad depth and cohesive display demonstrate their readiness to challenge for Euro 2028 under Tuchel.