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England overcome 'nerves' for statement World Cup win over Croatia England overcome 'nerves' for statement World Cup win over Croatia

England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team overcame their nerves and the psychological fear of losing a lead to power past Croatia at AT&T Stadium on Wednesday.

Kane motivated by early goals from Messi, Mbappé & Haaland at World Cup Kane motivated by early goals from Messi, Mbappé & Haaland at World Cup

Kane motivated by early goals from Messi, Mbappé & Haaland at World Cup

Yoane Wissa promised to look Portugal, Ronaldo in the eyes, and DRC delivered Yoane Wissa promised to look Portugal, Ronaldo in the eyes, and DRC delivered

The Democratic Republic of Congo ended their half-century wait to return to the FIFA World Cup in some style on Wednesday, as Yoane Wissa scored a fine equaliser as the Leopards came from behind to deny Portugal a win.

England's Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham laud Thomas Tuchel's halftime speech England's Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham laud Thomas Tuchel's halftime speech

Harry Kane revealed a half-time "message" from manager Thomas Tuchel inspired England's surge as they launched their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia.

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker, David Beckham World Cup records with Croatia goals Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker, David Beckham World Cup records with Croatia goals

Harry Kane equalled World Cup records of England legends Gary Lineker and David Beckham with his first-half double in the 4-2 win opening win against Croatia.

Baturina laces a long-range screamer against England Baturina laces a long-range screamer against England

Martin Baturina nets a beautiful goal from outside the area for Croatia, though the Vatreni ultimately fall 4-2 to England in their World Cup opener.