England v Croatia - Three Lions holding on to lead

Euro 2020: Watch England v Croatia - Three Lions holding on to lead
260,155
260,155
viewing this page
Rate the players
Summary
Watch BBC One coverage (and at top of this page)
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary
Sterling finishes pass from Phillips for lead
England start Euro 2020 campaign at Wembley
First game of Group D before Scotland v Czech Republic on Monday
Get involved: #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - standard message rates apply)
Live Reporting
Match Stats
Line-ups
Scores
Tables
Live Reporting
Shamoon Hafez

Posted at 21:5521:55
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

"Football's coming home," being sung at Wembley.

Coming together for England?

Article Reactions
Like0 likes0Dislike0 dislikes0
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:5421:54
'Job done'
FT: England 1-0 Croatia

Rio Ferdinand

Former England defender on BBC One

It's about taking your moments like England did. I was very impressed with the patience of this team. There will be stiffer tests ahead but they have done what they needed to do.

Article Reactions
Like44 likes44Dislike23 dislikes23
Article share tools

https://www.bigmarker.com/aabed/TW-2021-1080p-HD

https://www.bigmarker.com/kgalaxy/Cruella-2021-HD

https://www.bigmarker.com/othmanmero/Are-You-Lonesome-Tonight-2021-HD

https://www.bigmarker.com/oigh/TW-2021-1080p-HD

https://www.bigmarker.com/551406/TW-2021-1080p-HD

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:5121:51
BREAKING
FULL-TIME
England 1-0 Croatia

The perfect start for England!

Gareth Southgate's men collect the three points courtesy of Raheem Sterling's winner.

They win their opening game at a European Championship for the first time at the 10th attempt.

Article Reactions
Like1524 likes1,524Dislike210 dislikes210
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90+4 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Shot from Croatia.

OVER!!

Article Reactions
Like244 likes244Dislike57 dislikes57
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:5021:50
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Jermaine Jenas

Ex-Tottenham midfielder on BBC One

I think in an England shirt Jordan Pickford has definitely matured. Gareth trusts him. There's a question mark over him on a weekly basis whether he should be England's number one, but in an England shirt he seems to deliver.

Jordan Pickford
EPACopyright: EPA
Article Reactions
Like489 likes489Dislike250 dislikes250
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90+3 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

30 seconds.

Fans
PA MediaCopyright: PA Media
Article Reactions
Like220 likes220Dislike91 dislikes91
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90+3 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Croatia still probing.

BRILLIANT goalkeeping from Jordan Pickford, quickly off his line ahead of Bruno Petkovic to collect the ball and smother.

Great reading of the game from the England number one.

Article Reactions
Like463 likes463Dislike141 dislikes141
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90+2 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Enjoyed England's composure at the back....so far!

Two played, two remaining.

Article Reactions
Like204 likes204Dislike90 dislikes90
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:4821:48
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Jermaine Jenas

Ex-Tottenham midfielder on BBC One

Raheem Sterling has been brilliant from minute one. It's a really good start to his tournament, he's been electric all game. He gets a big hug from his manager and hopefully he'll be our match winner as well.

Sterling and Mount
EPACopyright: EPA
Article Reactions
Like341 likes341Dislike250 dislikes250
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90+1 mins
SUBSTITUTION
England 1-0 Croatia

Eating up a few more seconds.

Goalscorer Raheem Sterling has had a superb game, he is replaced by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Article Reactions
Like215 likes215Dislike140 dislikes140
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

90 mins
INJURY TIME
England 1-0 Croatia

Into added time.

There will be FOUR more to play.

England conceded in injury-time during their Euro 2016 opener v Russia remember.

Fans
EPACopyright: EPA
Article Reactions
Like107 likes107Dislike123 dislikes123
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

89 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

The break in play allows the England players to take on some fluids.

An energy drink does the business for Jude Bellingham as he can come back on with a minute remaining.

How many will be added on? Five?

Article Reactions
Like141 likes141Dislike60 dislikes60
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:4521:45
'Croatia haven't put England under much pressure'
England 1-0 Croatia

Chris Waddle

Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

I thought Croatia would throw more bodies forward.

They have kept their shape and they have changed personnel, but they've not really upped the tempo or really put England under any pressure since they went a goal behind.

Croatia
EPACopyright: EPA
Article Reactions
Like172 likes172Dislike55 dislikes55
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

88 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

There'll be some time added on at the end now as Jude Bellingham and Domagoj Vida clash heads with the England man coming off worse.

Article Reactions
Like63 likes63Dislike83 dislikes83
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

87 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Croatia continue to dominate possession, they are working hard to try and find an opening in behind England.

Gareth Southgate's side are holding firm thus far.

Article Reactions
Like163 likes163Dislike81 dislikes81
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:4121:41
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Social embed from twitter

ReportReport this social embed, make a complaint
Article Reactions
Like355 likes355Dislike392 dislikes392
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:3921:39
Get Involved
#bbcfootball

SMS Message: Harry Kane looks so unfit, even before he hit the goalpost. He's hardly touched the ball. from Rob, Finchley
Harry Kane looks so unfit, even before he hit the goalpost. He's hardly touched the ball.

Rob, Finchley
SMS Message: Kalvin Phillips has proven he deserves to be a starter in this squad. Brilliant today, brilliant from Southgate to persist with him when so many people were negative about his selection. from Tag, Leeds
Kalvin Phillips has proven he deserves to be a starter in this squad. Brilliant today, brilliant from Southgate to persist with him when so many people were negative about his selection.

Tag, Leeds
Article Reactions
Like941 likes941Dislike149 dislikes149
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Copy this link
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:3921:39
'Croatia don't have the legs'
England 1-0 Croatia

Chris Waddle

Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Croatia want to put more pressure on England but I don't think they've got the legs.

It's not their game to press high, they like to keep the ball and it's suiting England.

Article Reactions
Like196 likes196Dislike82 dislikes82
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

83 mins
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Time ticking away for Croatia to find an equaliser.

Ivan Perisic's cross sails all the way to the back post for Jordan Pickford to catch cleanly. Well played.

Can England hold firm? Seven to go.

Article Reactions
Like147 likes147Dislike83 dislikes83
Article share tools

ShareView more share options
Share this post
Read more about these links.

Posted at 21:3821:38
Post update
England 1-0 Croatia

Jermaine Jenas

Ex-Tottenham midfielder on BBC One

It speaks volumes about the player's maturity. Not only that he's here at that age but at this stage of the game, the recognition that they need a little more support in that area.