REVIEW: ENGLAND DEFEATS CROATIA IN THEIR GROUP OPENING GAME AT THE EURO 2020

A second half strike was enough to hand the three lions the win over stiff opposition, Croatia

REVIEW: ENGLAND DEFEATS CROATIA IN THEIR GROUP OPENING GAME AT THE EURO 2020
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The England manager did well with his selection as it eventually pay dividend. The problem with the so called “Golden Generation” is that represented their clubs while on national duty. What Garett Southgate did is incredible. And that’s the importance of a having an English manager. When you play you represent the shirt you’re wearing. The performances of Sterling and Phillips vindicated Southgate. They were the difference in the game, combining for that winning goal."

England had never won on Matchday 1 in the Euros before and Croatia hadn't tasted defeat. It hasn't been a great history in this tournament but these boys believe they can change that. Arrogant? No, they just want to win like they do with their clubs and it was a relief they got the result. I thought Phillips was basically a seat-warmer for Henderson but his display against that Croatian midfield was very impressive. It'll be hard to leave him out now.

Kalvin Phillips; Paas Accuracy - 94%, Key Passes - 1, Big chances created - 1, Long ball Accuracy - 3/3, Tackles - 1, Interceptions - 1, Possession lost - 4 (low) It was a very good display from a solid good footballer. 

Meanwhile, England have won all 11 of their internationals in which Raheem Sterling has scored, the best 100% winning rate when scoring of any player in the national side’s history, overtaking Martin Chivers (10/10). Ritual. #EURO2020.Also, England are the first team to keep a clean sheet against Croatia in the European Championships Group Stage since Spain in 2012.