Tuchel hails complete performance as England thrash Croatia

Thomas Tuchel has hailed his sides complete performance as England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in what was one of the most impressive results of the Germans tenure so far. The Three Lions were ruthless in Rijeka, with both Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka helping themselves to braces, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and substitute Morgan Rogers were also on the scoresheet. Following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to world champions Spain and a rather unspectacular 2-0 victory over Czechia, this appeared to be a real signal of intent from Tuchels men against a team with whom England share a rather chequered history in recent years. However, on Saturday night, a gulf in class was evident, with Tuchel left delighted by the performance of his players. Maybe apart from three minutes after the 3-0, a big mistake and some easy ball losses, there was a 90-minute performance from the highest level, Tuchel told ITV. From everyone. From the first until the last minute. Congratulations to the team. [We were] very, very impressive. We created so many chances. [It was] so fluid right from the start, it never stopped. Very clinical, stayed hungry, counter-pressing, the basics right. Thats why it was a complete performance.Englands frightening talentOn a night where all the post-match headlines focussed on the result, plenty of the pre-match buzz centred around Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who was handed his full senior debut for the national team. And it was an assured showing from the 23-year-old, who more than held his own against an experienced Croatian engine room featuring 41-year-old Luka Modric. Speaking after the game, Scott admitted there was no better feeling and that to start with a win like that is amazing. We wanted to push Croatia as hard as possible and we did that today pressing high winning the ball back being ruthless in the final third, he added. Scott described the talent at Englands disposal right now as frightening but insisted the team must build now and go again. Scott, Tuchel and co. will not have long to bask in the victory, as they take on Czechia on Tuesday at Wembley, hoping to make it three Nations League wins from four. Topics England National Football Team Thomas Tuchel Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Croatia 0-7 England: Rampant Three Lions see off familiar foe in style Lauren Lister 3rd October, 2026 Croatia vs England: Line-ups confirmed as Scott makes first Three Lions start Lauren Lister 3rd October, 2026 I think Im getting better: Pickford issues warning to Trafford as battle for England No.1 shirt intensifies Jon Fisher 2nd October, 2026 Tuchel admits Manchester City verdict has been a hot topic in the England camp ahead of Croatia clash Jon Fisher 2nd October, 2026 Croatia v England: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 2nd October, 2026 Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to alleged nightclub assault in London Mitch Fretton 1st October, 2026