RATINGS CROATIA (4-3-3)

DOMINIK 6.5/10 LIVAKOVIC

Lucky to escape early on when he was beaten by Foden’s shot which hit a post, but other than that had little to do.

SIME VRSALJKO 6

Looked dead on his feet during the early stages as England came flying out of the blocks but settled eventually.

DOMAGOJ VIDA 7.5

Tasked with shutting down Kane and managed to keep the England captain’s impact down to a minimum.

DUJE CALETA-CAR 7.5

Linked with a move to the Premier League and it’s not hard to see why. Looks an excellent centre back.

JOSKO GVARDIOL 6

Given a torrid time by Foden during the opening exchanges but got to grips with England’s wonderkid in the end.

LUKA MODRIC 8

Glided through the game, as you’d expect. The most complete footballer on the pitch by a country mile.

MATEO KOVACIC 7.5

Drove Croatia forward at every available opportunity. Kept his head during England’s lively start.

MARCELO BROZOVIC 7.5

Helped his team gain a foothold after England had threatened to steamroller them. Class act.

IVAN PERISIC 6.5

A threat for the visitors but squandered a couple of opportunities after taking up dangerous positions.

ANDREJ KRAMARIC 6

The former Leicester attacker got very little change out of Kieran Trippier down Croatia’s right side.

ANTE REBIC 5.5

Cut an isolated figure at the head of his team’s attack as Croatia struggled to create chances.

SUBSTITUTES

Vlasic (for Brozovic 70) 6; Brekalo (for Kramaric 71) 6; Petkovic (for Rebic 79); Pasalic (for Kovacic 85). Not used: Kalinic, Sluga, Budmir, Skoric, Badelj, Petkovic, Juranovic, Bradaric.

ZLATKO DALIC 6.5

Team weathered the early storm, then Sterling ruined his afternoon. REFEREE: Daniele Orsato (It) — Kept the game moving as much as possible.