Substitute Rashford scores as England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup
Short overview
Substitute Marcus Rashford scored England's fourth goal to seal a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Substitute Marcus Rashford scored England's fourth goal to seal a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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