England win opening World Cup match against Croatia

Short overview
England defeated Croatia in their opening World Cup match. Fans are debating who should be named Man of the Match.
England secured a victory in their opening World Cup game against Croatia. The win has sparked discussion among fans about who deserves the Man of the Match award.
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