Key takeaways
England: All four starting attackers scored against Croatia.
Morgan Rogers: The Chelsea attacker added the seventh from the bench.
Cole Palmer: Withdrew after receiving a recall for this international window.
Tony Cascarino doubts Cole Palmer’s chances of starting for England.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice in Saturday’s 7-0 victory over Croatia, with Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon also finding the net.
Discussing Palmer and Phil Foden on talkSPORT’s Weekend Breakfast, Cascarino said:
“But I look at that four and I think it’s gonna be really difficult to dislodge them.”
That is the pundit’s assessment of the competition, rather than an announced selection decision from Thomas Tuchel.
Palmer’s absence gives England rivals their opportunity
Chelsea’s official international guide confirms Palmer withdrew after his recall.
His absence previously prompted PFA criticism of football’s workload. Saturday’s result brings the sporting competition into sharper focus.
Chelsea team-mate Rogers scored England’s seventh after coming off the bench, rounding Dominik Livakovic before finishing.
However, Tuchel’s willingness to rotate also matters.
According to Chelsea’s official match account, he made five changes from the previous victory over Czechia, which Rogers started.
The performance strengthens the starting attackers’ case for another opportunity. It does not establish a permanent pecking order.
England conclude this international window against Czechia at Wembley on Tuesday.
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