It was a huge night for England fans - as the Three Lions finally got their World Cup underway against Croatia. Find out what happened here.

England and Croatia delivered what was probably the best match of the World Cup so far late on Wednesday evening. Thanks in no small part to an outstanding Harry Kane, the Three Lions ultimately

England v Croatia LIVE: Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after thumping World Cup win - England 4-2 Croatia: Kane levelled Gary Lineker’s World Cup record and credited Tuchel’s half-time

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham excellent as Harry Kane leads by example - Elliot Anderson, Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke also impress as Three Lions deliver scintillating second

Harry Kane and the England attack overwhelmed Croatia in a 4-2 victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.

England's assistant delivered a frank assessment of the team's performance at half-time. How did things change after the restart?

BBC Sport's football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan breaks down the three tactical tweaks which helped inspire England's 4-2 win against Croatia.