Harry Kane said England's attack feels its best when Thomas Tuchel gives the front four room to rotate, after England beat Croatia 7-0 away in Rijeka in the Nations League. Kane scored twice in the win, including the opener in the eighth minute, and added an assist for Bukayo Saka's second goal. The result gave the players plenty to talk about, but Kane's explanation of why it worked stood out.

Kane's view of England's attack

"There's freedom. All four of us are good players," Kane said after the match, as reported by standard.co.uk. "We can play in the 10 pocket, Ant can play as a No9, B can come in as a 10, Jude can play as a 9, I can play as a midfielder."

That rotation is the point. Kane said England become hard to pick up when the forwards can keep changing roles, and he added that if the ball is lost, the team are smart enough to cover in midfield or defence. His own output backs up the mood. He has 4 goals in 3 Nations League appearances this season, and 6 goals across his last 5 matches.

Saka and Scott on the night

Saka also had a big night, scoring twice and hailing Jude Bellingham as special. He said Bellingham was amazing, deserved England player of the year and probably man of the match as well, before adding that he was happy to play alongside him. Saka has 2 goals in 3 Nations League appearances this season, which fits the feel of England's attacking surge without needing to dress it up as anything more than a strong performance.

Alex Scott brought a different angle. On only his second cap, he made his first England start and said Kane was unbelievable up close. Scott added that England's squad talent is frightening, and his own 6.98 Nations League rating suggests the start was justified. England now face the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday in their fourth and final match of the international break.

The only real argument after a 7-0 win is how far the display can be taken. Croatia were beaten heavily in Rijeka, and Kane's explanation still feels the most useful one, because it links the scoreline to a structure that lets England's best attackers swap roles without losing control. Croatia vs England was the night that showed that freedom at full speed.

FAQ

Why do England's attackers look so hard to press after beating Croatia?

Harry Kane said England's front four can swap positions freely and still cover each other if they lose the ball. He described the setup as freedom, with all four players able to move between the 10 pocket, No 9 and midfield roles. England beat Croatia 7-0 away in Rijeka, with Kane scoring twice and adding an assist for Bukayo Saka's second goal.

What did Harry Kane say about England's attacking freedom against Croatia?

Kane said: "There's freedom. All four of us are good players." He added that England can play in the 10 pocket, with Ant as a No 9, B as a 10, Jude as a 9 and him as a midfielder. He also said it was hard for Croatia to pick a man and press.

How did Bukayo Saka and Alex Scott respond to England's 7-0 win?

Saka called Jude Bellingham amazing, special and worthy of man of the match, while Scott said Kane is unbelievable and that England's talent is frightening. Scott made his first England start on only his second cap, and England face the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →