Harry Kane has given England an early lead vs Croatia, scoring from the spot to make it 1-0.

England were given a penalty after a foul from Luka Modric on Arsenal’s Noni Madueke inside the box.

The captain stepped up take it but his first attempt was saved by Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

While the save was good, VAR review showed that the keeper had stepped off his line a bit too early and the decision was made for the spot kick to be retaken.

Kane stepped up again and made no mistake the second time, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 1-0.

GOAL!

Kane opens the scoring from the penalty spot after his first attempt was saved, with the penalty retaken as the goalkeeper was off his line ?

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Harry Kane's initial penalty was retaken after review.

He did not miss the second. ? pic.twitter.com/sgUndfAuB1

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 17, 2026

Harry Kane converts the penalty for England! ?

The skipper scores from the spot after a retake for encroachment pic.twitter.com/Pd6ayH6EvR

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 17, 2026

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Harry Kane scores brace with header past Croatian keeper

Croatia scored an equaliser through Martin Baturina’s wonder strike in the 36th minute, but England responded back almost immediately.

Six minutes later, it was Kane again, this time from a Declan Rice corner. Making a a late run inside the box, the former Spurs man thumped in a header to make it 2-1.

Watch the goal below:

Captain Kane at the double ?

He's now level with Gary Lineker for goals scored at a World Cup for England! pic.twitter.com/6omAZiHtaE

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 17, 2026

Croatia equalise right before the break through Petar Musa

The action packed first half saw Petar Musa score right before half-time, after a clever play from Ivan Perisic.

A lobbed pass in was cleverly kept in play by Perisic, who headed it in the path of Musa who struck it in past Pickford to make it 2-2.

England switch off, and Croatia capitalise ?

Petar Musa pounces right at the end of the first half! pic.twitter.com/y0piZVnuGR

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 17, 2026

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Crysencio Summerville has scored a brilliant goal to restore Netherlands lead vs Japan.

Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for the Dutch side in the 50th minute with a lovely header past the goalkeeper.

Japan, however, responded immediately with a goal from the edge of the box from Nakamura.

But the West Ham winger soon restored the lead with a fine goal with his left foot.

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Liverpool’s Gravenberch was excellent in the buildup as he carved through the midfield before finding Summerville on the right.

The 24-year-old cut inside before curling in an effort perfectly in to the bottom left corner to make it 2-1.

Watch the goal below:

GOAL!

Crysencio Summerville ??

His first international goal puts the Dutch back in front!

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Crysencio Summerville is wanted by several clubs including Tottenham

Summerville is a player in demand this summer with several clubs after him.

Tottenham, who wanted to sign him in January, have entered the race for the winger again this summer as Roberto De Zerbi looks to bolster his attack.

Manchester United are another club rumoured to be interested in him alongside Mateus Fernandes, who remains one of their top targets.

Besides Premier League clubs, Several Serie A clubs, namely, AS Roma, Napoli and AC Milan are interested in signing the winger.

West Ham under pressure to sell Summerville after relegation

The Hammers face an uphill battle to keep hold of their prized asset. Following West Ham’s recent devastating relegation from the top flight, the London club is under intense financial pressure to trim their wage bill and raise capital.

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A bidding war could take place in the summer for the £40 million-rated Dutchman could give the relegated club a necessary financial lifeline.

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Germany have restored their lead against Curacao courtesy of a goal from Nico Schlotterbeck.

His Borussia Dortmund teammate Felix Nmecha gave his side an early lead inside just six minutes.

However, the World Cup debutants responded back not too long after. In the 21st minute, the Caribbean side stunned the four-time world champions.

Livano Comenencia smashed home an equaliser, making history with Curaçao’s first-ever goal at a World Cup finals.

But in the 38th minute, the 6 ft 3 in defender Nico Schlotterbeck rose above the defence, connecting with a towering header to make it 2-1 from the corner.

Watch the goal below:

GOAL!

Nico Schlotterbeck's header restores Germany's lead!

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Nico Schlotterbeck puts Germany back on top with a beautiful header off the corner! pic.twitter.com/fw0COrPeqW

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 14, 2026

On the cusp of halftime, the drama intensified as Nmecha was upended in the box. Kai Havertz stepped up in the fourth minute of stoppage time, coolly rolling the penalty into the bottom left corner to stretch the lead to 3-1.

Liverpool have been linked with Nico Schlotterbeck as they eye Van Dijk replacement

Schlotterbeck’s crucial defensive and attacking display will only fuel the intense transfer market speculation surrounding his future.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with the 26-year-old as they intensely scout a long-term successor for veteran captain Virgil van Dijk.

The Dutchman turns 35 this year, with his current contract set to expire in 2027. And Schlotterbeck’s combination of left-footed distribution and aerial dominance makes him the ideal Anfield candidate.

Man United are also interested in the German defender

The Merseyside outfit will face a fierce battle for his signature, as Manchester United are also reported to be highly interested in the center-back.

Michael Carrick is eager to secure an elite, ball-playing defender to anchor their defensive rebuild and has reportedly identified him as an ideal candidate.

Sky Sports’ journalist Florian Plettenberg has recently confirmed United’s interest in the player, stating that if the player doesn’t renew with Dortmund, he will be available for in the summer for €30m-35m (£26-31m).

With the World Cup spotlight firmly on him, Schlotterbeck’s stock is set to skyrocket further as the second half gets underway.

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Germany have made a flying start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, taking a lightning-fast lead against Curacao inside just six minutes thanks to a moment of pure magic from Felix Nmecha.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder lit up the stadium early on, finishing off a breathtaking team move that highlighted the sheer depth of Germany’s talent.

The opening goal came courtesy of some brilliant, fluid link-up play with Liverpool star Florian Wirtz.

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Felix Nmecha combines with Florian Wirtz to score opener for Germany

Nmecha picked up a sharp pass in the final third and immediately looked for Wirtz.

The two playmaker variants combined effortlessly, trading a quick, instinctive one-two that completely carved open the Curaçao defense.

Returning the ball to Nmecha on the edge of the penalty area, the Dortmund star didn’t hesitate, striking it first-time to curl a magnificent, bending effort straight into the top right corner.

The Curacao goalkeeper was left stranded as the ball sailed into the stanchion, sending the home crowd into early raptures.

Watch the goal below:

GOAL!

Florian Wirtz ? Felix Nmecha

Brilliant interplay and a perfectly-placed finish fires Germany into an early lead!

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Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with Felix Nmecha

Nmecha’s early breakthrough will only intensify the intense speculation surrounding his club future.

The Borussia Dortmund star has been in sensational form, and his performances have caught the attention of Europe’s elite, with Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and Manchester United heavily linked with a summer transfer move for his services.

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Scouting departments from both Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford are understood to be tracking the 25-year-old closely.

His unique blend of physicality, tactical intelligence, and the technical quality displayed in his 6th-minute strike makes him a prime target for clubs looking to rebuild their engine rooms.

With Dortmund bracing themselves for inevitable big-money bids, Nmecha’s stock continues to rise on the World Cup stage.

If he keeps producing moments of magic alongside the likes of Wirtz, a blockbuster move to Premier League he wants so much, might just be a matter of time.

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