Record international Harry Kane delivers England victory over Croatia
On 12 November 2026 at 22:40, record international Harry Kane led England from the spot past Croatia; Morgan Rogers opened the scoring with a goal in the 25th minute, Petar Sucic equalised for Croatia in the 60th, and Kane decided it with a penalty in the 65th, so England triumphed 2‑1.
Yellow card and substitutions
In the 64th minute Ivan Smolcic received a yellow card. In the 71st minute Igor Matanovic left the field and was replaced by Ante Budimir.
Petar Sucic was withdrawn in the 77th minute and Marco Pašalic came on in his place. Also Ivan Smolcic made way for Mario Pašalic in the 77th minute. Josip Misic left the field in the 78th minute and was succeeded by Luka Modric.
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Anthony Gordon was substituted in the 79th minute by Rio Ngumoha. Trent Alexander‑Arnold made way for Ben White in the same minute. Declan Rice was blown off in injury time (90+1) and James Garner came on as a substitute.
It was Kane’s 126th international, in which he confirmed his record as record holder of the Golden Ball with the penalty and secured England’s 2‑1 victory.
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