Nations League: Kane propels England into quarter-finals
Harry Kane scores the winning goal against Croatia (2-1) during his record 126th selection
Quick Look
- England advance to the Nations League quarter-finals after beating Croatia 2-1.
- Harry Kane, freshly crowned Ballon d'Or, scores the winning goal from a penalty during his record 126th selection.
- Morgan Rogers opened the scoring, Petar Susic equalized for Croatia.
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Why It Matters
England are competing in the Nations League and are guaranteed to finish at least second in Group A3, qualifying for the quarter-finals scheduled for March. The European vice-champions will try to win first place on Sunday in Madrid against Spain, world and European champion.
Captain Harry Kane scored the winning goal against Croatia (2-1), from a penalty, on the evening of a record 126th selection with England, qualified Thursday for the quarter-finals in the Nations League.
The newly minted Ballon d'Or, who presented his trophy to the public before the match, scored his 92nd international goal, more than eleven and a half years after his first cap, already at Wembley, by converting a penalty obtained by Jarrel Quansah (64th, 2-1).
The young English defender caught himself after a missed back header, exploited by Petar Susic (59th, 1-1). Striker Morgan Rogers opened the scoring (24th, 1-0).
With four wins in five matches, England are assured of finishing at least second in Group A3, qualifying for the quarter-finals scheduled for March.
The European vice-champions will try to take first place on Sunday against the Spanish world and European champions in Madrid.
What to Watch
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England face Spain in Madrid on Sunday in a bid to finish top of Group A3
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What will be the result of the match against Spain in Madrid?
- Will England finish first in Group A3?
