Gary Neville believes England produced the best football of the World Cup so far in their second-half display against Croatia, but remains unconvinced that Thomas Tuchel's side should be considered favourites for the tournament.

Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka will be nursed through the next week of training but is unlikely to start for England until the final World Cup group game against Panama.

An electric second half ensured England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's side showing their attacking excellence in a 4-2 victory over Croatia.

Thomas Tuchel was effusive in his praise of England captain Harry Kane and No 10 Jude Bellingham after the pair helped the Three Lions to victory in their World Cup opener with Croatia.

"Tuchel has given them an absolute rocket at half-time, they were blasted," said Sky Sports' Gary Neville on ITV. “It was a really good second half. Some of the things they did in the first 10 minutes of the second half were fantastic."

England opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at the Dallas Stadium.

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For England, the thought is frightening but very real. This could be Harry Kane's final World Cup.

Jamie Carragher has admitted he 'isn't surprised' that Thomas Tuchel has called up Trevor Chalobah as Tino Livramento's World Cup replacement over Trent Alexander-Arnold.