Marcus Rashford Seals It Late as England Thrash Croatia 4-2 in Group L Opener in Dallas

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Marcus Rashford Seals It Late as England Thrash Croatia 4-2 in Group L Opener in Dallas

Kane scored twice, a retaken penalty in the 12th minute and a header in the 42nd, equaling Lineker's record of 10 England World Cup goals. Bellingham added a third shortly after halftime. Baturina and Musa's stoppage-time header briefly gave Croatia hope, but Rashford sealed it in the 85th minute. England top Group L after a dominant opening win in Dallas.

By Tanish Chachra

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