England supporters celebrate in The Clock pub in Hebburn (Picture: AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England fans were put through the emotional wringer but ultimately were jubilant after edging Croatia in their opening group match. It truly was a game of two halves as the Three Lions came roaring after a dismal first period to take a 4-2 lead with Marcus Rashford’s cool finish for a sensational team goal secured three points and put England firmly in the driving seat at the top of Group L. Fans ripped off their shirts and got on each other’s shoulders at the 85th minute as nerves were finally settled. It’s called passion: England fans go wild at the final whistle in Manchester (Picture: WE ARE FOOTBALL FESTIVAL AT FREIGHT ISLAND IN MANCHESTER/Shutterstock) Pints were thrown in the air in viewing areas across the country as they wisely avoided paying £3,000 for a ticket and stayed home to watch a live stream. An England fan is carried by other wrestlers in Arlington, Texas. Fans roared as they saw England captain Harry Kane throw himself in front of the ball for a last-minute block as much as any of their team’s four goals. Cheerful in Cheltenham: Final whistle was met with sheer delight after a vibrant attacking display (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire) It wasn’t pleasant at the beginning (Picture AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Kane matched Gary Lineker’s World Cup record haul of ten goals with his first-half double. Thomas Tuchel allegedly laid into the Three Lions at half time telling the players ‘If we lose we lose playing our way’. It was a different England that turned out for the second half with Jude Bellingham giving the Lions the lead with a sensational solo goal. Die-hard football fans have decorated the entire Kirby estate in Bermondsey, south London. (Picture: w8media) The only concern was Arsenal maestro Declan Rice limping off in the 72nd minute, sparking injury fears. The England star, 27, was surprisingly replaced by Morgan Rogers in the 72nd minute of his side’s World Cup opener. The victory has seen England cut to 11-2 (from 7-1) by bookmakers to win the World Cup. Harry Kane, who scored a brace in the win, is now 3-1 (from 15-2) to be the top goalscorer at the tournament.
