England rewriting historic failings as Sterling, Phillips shine in Croatia win
England had never won their opening game at a European Championship, but Gareth Southgate changed that. And he did it his way.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
0-0-1, 3rd in UEFA European Championship
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Is Raheem Sterling still England's best attacking option? (1:27)
McManaman: Kalvin Phillips was England's standout player (0:44)
Raheem Sterling shines for England in win vs. Croatia (1:36)
England open Euro 2020 with win vs. Croatia
England beat Croatia 1-0 in the opening game of their Euro 2020 campaign at Wembley on Sunday.
Klinsmann: This is England's best chance to win the Euros (1:17)
Maguire not looking to avoid top teams at Euro 2020 (1:02)
From Alaba to Zinchenko: Marcotti's players to know on all 24 Euros teams
Worried about knowing all 24 teams and 600+ players at the Euros? ESPN senior writer Gab Marcotti picks out the stars you shouldn't forget.
Sancho catches Bellingham's hilarious air ball (0:23)
Euro 2020 of kits! Every team's home and away jerseys ranked
We rank the kits of every nation competing at Euro 2020, following the format for the tournament itself to crown the European style champions.
Lukaku fires Belgium to pre-Euro win over Croatia
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as one of the world's top strikers with his 60th international goal to secure a 1-0 win over Croatia.
Lukaku leads Belgium to win over Croatia (1:01)
Euro 2020 squad lists for all 24 countries
Euro 2020 will kick off on June 11, a year later than billed. Here are all the final 26-man squads, which have been increased due to COVID-19.
Croatia and North Macedonia held in Euro 2020 warm-ups
Croatia made a stuttering start to their EURO 2020 build-up as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Armenia.
Perisic & Modric power Croatia in win vs. Malta (0:34)
Croatian substitutes strike to break down stubborn Malta
Croatia beat Malta 3-0 at home in 2022 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after second-half substitutes Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric and Josip Brekalo.
Luka Modric emotional as Croatia teammates celebrate record (0:30)
Real Madrid's Modric gets record cap for Croatia
Croatia got their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a win over Cyprus as Luka Modric celebrating a record 135th international cap.
Lovric strikes as Slovenia stun Croatia
Slovenia celebrated a 1-0 home win over their more heralded neighbours Croatia in their opening 2022 World Cup Group H qualifier after Sandi Lovric
Slovenia earns huge win vs. Croatia (0:58)
Portugal beat 10-man Croatia behind Dias brace
Ruben Dias scored his first two goals for Portugal to help the European champions to a 3-2 win in Croatia in their Nations League clash on Tuesday.
Portugal escape Croatia with controversial win (2:09)
Kovacic's second puts 10-man Croatia back on level terms (0:48)
Jota assists Felix on controversial second goal for Portugal (0:54)
Dias taps in Ronaldo's free kick to bring Portugal level (0:46)
2021 EURO Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersUEFA European Championship
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsUEFA European Championship
Goal Difference-1Tied-13th
Goals Scored0Tied-14th
Assists0Tied-14th
Goals Conceded1Tied-8th