Kane brace powers England past Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener

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Harry Kane’s brace helped England to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. Kane’s first penalty was retaken after Croatia were penalised for encroachment, while the hosts showed attacking prowess in the second half but defensive lapses remained a concern. Substitutions by Thomas Tuchel sparked England’s late surge and sealed the win.
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