England erased a 2-2 halftime score to defeat Croatia, with the turnaround credited to coach Thomas Tuchel's halftime message. Striker Harry Kane called the performance England's highest level, and pundit Wayne Rooney described it as one of the most emotional displays he's seen in a major tournament, according to Israeli sports media.
England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup was decided in the second half, after Croatia equalized twice to make it 2-2 by halftime. Coach Thomas Tuchel's message in the dressing room completely shifted the momentum, according to reports. Striker Harry Kane — who broke England's all-time World Cup goals record earlier in the tournament — said the team showed its highest level. Former England international Wayne Rooney called the performance one of 'the most emotional I've seen in a major tournament.' The match highlights the team's resilience under Tuchel, who took over after the 2024 European Championship. As The Zioneer reported earlier, Kane had already set a new goals record for England in the 4-2 win over Croatia in this tournament.
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