England opened their World Cup campaign with an early advantage against Croatia, with Harry Kane converting a penalty in the opening minutes. The match is a high-stakes rematch of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won controversially on penalties. Under manager Thomas Tuchel, England enters the tournament seeking to overcome recent selection controversy and make a serious run in Group L. According to France 24's coverage, Kane's clinical finishing in the opening moments has positioned the Three Lions to make a statement against their historical rival.

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