Morgan Rogers: England's 7-0 Croatia win sets a new era

Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers provided the finishing touch to England's historic 7-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia in Rijeka. Introduced as a second-half substitute by manager Thomas Tuchel, Rogers latched onto a pass from Jude Bellingham, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted home the seventh goal of the match.

The win keeps England's campaign on track, consolidating their second-place position in Group C with six points. Rogers was quick to praise the squad's collective performance and the high standards maintained throughout the 90 minutes.

"It was very impressive and a very good performance. I think every player on the team was at their best. To beat a team like Croatia, who are really good, well-organised, and have a lot of experience and top-quality players, and to score that many goals, is a testament to how well we played," said Morgan Rogers.

After the final whistle, Rogers spoke about the team’s objective to establish a fresh identity characterized by intensity and ruthlessness. He described the result as a significant marker for the squad's development following their recent tournament experiences.

"It's definitely a statement and a marker that after the World Cup we want to go again, set a new era, and move forward," Rogers added. "It’s a good marker for us to show that this is the level we can play at against top-quality sides. We just need to keep moving forward with the same energy, enthusiasm, and intensity."

Rogers leaves the international break having strengthened his case as a key attacking option under Tuchel. While Croatia remains at the bottom of the group with three points, England now looks ahead to their next Group C fixture, with Rogers aiming to build on his impactful substitute appearance.