England defeat Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals

England defeat Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals

England secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley on 12 November, with Harry Kane becoming the nation’s most-capped player after converting a second-half penalty, sending the Three Lions into the Nations League quarter-finals. The match followed a preview that highlighted both sides’ altered line-ups because of injuries and suspensions, and noted that Kane was set to break the appearance record. England’s manager Thomas Tuchel had reshuffled the defence, while Croatia also made changes ahead of the knockout tie.

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England Croatia Harry Kane Peter Shilton Thomas Tuchel Anthony Gordon Jude Bellingham Rio Ngumoha Marc Guehi Dan Burn James Hill Bournemouth Ezri Konsa Arsenal Djed Spence Inter Milan Ben White Jarell Quansah Bukayo Saka Noni Madueke Morgan Rogers Morgan Gibbs-White Josh King Declan Rice Jobe Bellingham Jason Steele Brighton Jordan Pickford James Trafford

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Wembley Stadium, London, England, United Kingdom

Articles

November 13, 2026
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England advance to Nations League quarter-finals as Harry Kane scores decisive penalty
England advance to Nations League quarter-finals as Harry Kane scores decisive penalty

Sky Sports • 13 Nov 03:10

Harry Kane became England's most-capped player and netted a second-half penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Croatia, sending the Three Lions to the Nations League quarter-finals.

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Harry Kane scores penalty as England clinch Nations League knockout spot
Harry Kane scores penalty as England clinch Nations League knockout spot

The Guardian • 13 Nov 02:30

Harry Kane netted a penalty in England's 1-1 draw, marking his 126th cap and extending his record to 92 goals for the national team.

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November 12, 2026
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England beats Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals
England beats Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals

The Guardian • 12 Nov 19:45

England secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Nations League, with a Harry Kane penalty and a late goal by Bukharov, advancing to the quarter-finals.

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England face Croatia in Nations League as Harry Kane aims for record caps
England face Croatia in Nations League as Harry Kane aims for record caps

London Evening Standard • 12 Nov 16:01

England will play Croatia in the Nations League, with captain Harry Kane set to become the nation's most-capped male player, while manager Thomas Tuchel adjusts the squad after injuries.

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England aim to extend Nations League winning streak against Croatia at Wembley
England aim to extend Nations League winning streak against Croatia at Wembley

Racing Post • 12 Nov 15:30

England host Croatia in the Nations League on Thursday, with both sides fielding altered line-ups after injuries and suspensions.

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