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Harry Kane scores brace in England's 4-2 win against Croatia in World Cup opener

Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Kane opened the scoring with a retaken penalty in the 12th minute, but Croatia equalized through Martin Baturina. Kane then headed in from a corner to give England the lead, but Croatia leveled again just before halftime. In the second half, Jude Bellingham set up Kane for his second goal, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 85th minute. England next faces Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Kane opened the scoring with a retaken penalty in the 12th minute, but Croatia equalized through Martin Baturina. Kane then headed in from a corner to give England the lead, but Croatia leveled again just before halftime. In the second half, Jude Bellingham set up Kane for his second goal, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 85th minute. England next faces Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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