Three Lions flying high, Portugal disappointing in opener
6/18/20261 hr 4 min
The FC crew breaks down the World Cup action from Friday, mainly England's impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia. They also discuss Portugal's draw against DR Congo and then touch on wins for Ghana and Colombia in their respective matches. Plus a short preview of the USMNT's match against Australia on Friday and more!
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Dan Thomas· Host0:28
[upbeat music] Welcome in to the latest edition of ESPN FC. I'm Dan Thomas. Look at this, the big desk is out. Craig Burley is here, Kieran Gibbs, Stuart Robson, and Nayef Amoo. And later on in the program, Alexis will be joined by the boys to reflect on what we saw in those late games. But we kick things off in Texas, England against Croatia. England winning by four goals to two. It was 2-2 at the break. Harry Kane with the first half brace. Croatia with a couple of lovely goals, though. First half, Batina from a long way out, and then Musa after a great build-up play from Croatia. But then the second half was all about England. Jude Bellingham scoring just after that halftime break, and then Marcus Rashford coming on as second half substitute to seal the deal as England win by four goals to two. To kick things off, former England international, Kieran Gibbs. You happy?
Kieran Gibbs· Panelist1:22
Positive. Positive start. Um, I think can't get too carried away, but scoring four goals in an opening World