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England beat Croatia at Wembley as Kane penalty seals progress

England beat Croatia at Wembley in Nations League A Group 3, with Harry Kane scoring from the spot to send the Three Lions into the knockout stage.

England beat Croatia at Wembley as Kane penalty seals progress

England have booked their place in the UEFA Nations League knockout stage after a hard-fought victory over Croatia at Wembley. Captain Harry Kane was the man of the moment, converting a penalty in a high-stakes League A clash.

Kane delivers on a big night at Wembley With the pressure firmly on, the veteran striker stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, helping the Three Lions overcome opponents who are rarely easy to break down. The home crowd in London were treated to a memorable evening with their skipper at the centre of the celebrations, and the occasion has been widely hailed as one of Kane's special nights in an England shirt.

Through from League A Group 3 The fixture was part of Group 3 in League A, the top tier of the Nations League, where the continent's strongest national teams compete. Croatia, who have established themselves as regular contenders at major tournaments in recent years, could not find a way to stop England this time, and the win was enough to send the hosts into the next phase.

England now head into the knockout rounds with confidence high and a genuine chance to challenge for the Nations League trophy.

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