Harry Kane scored the winning goal as England beat Croatia at Wembley in their penultimate Nations League group match.
Morgan Rogers poked in to give England a 24th-minute lead, but an error by Jarell Quansah let Petar Sucic equalize in the second half.
England’s lead was restored five minutes later when Harry Kane marked his special night with a goal from the penalty spot.
Before the game, Kane showed off his Ballon d’Or ahead of making his record-breaking 126th appearance for his country.
“An incredible gesture and reception for me at the start of the game, but once the game starts, it’s just about getting the win. We were playing against a tough team who wanted to prove something tonight.
“We did well for large spells of the game, got a little bit tired towards the end, but overall it’s a really good win. It sets up a great game on Sunday now,” he said.
He was then asked how he felt as he stood over the penalty that ended up winning the game for England.
“Same as ever. I missed my last one for Bayern, so it’s always important to bounce back with the next one. I practiced yesterday as I always do, and then it’s just about going out there and doing it on the pitch.”
England will travel to Spain for their next match against a Lamine Yamal-led side that defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 on Thursday.
