Tuchel Hails Kane's 'All-In' Game, Bellingham's Team Act After England's 4-2 Win

England got their 2026 World Cup off to a winning start. A 4-2 drubbing of Croatia in Dallas, no less. Manager Thomas Tuchel was beaming. His captain and attacking midfielder earned it.

Harry Kane bagged two in the first half. That puts him level with Gary Lineker: 10 World Cup goals, an England record. But Tuchel cared less about the goals. He pointed to a *defensive block* late in the game. Kane, diving in front of a Josko Gvardiol shot, deep in his own box. That's the real measure of the man.

"A complete performance. Absolute leader. He's all in. Physically, mentally. It's the full package at the moment," Tuchel declared.

Then there's Jude Bellingham. The kid's been wrestling Morgan Rogers for the No 10 spot. Tuchel called benching Rogers 'the tough decision'. Bellingham paid him back. An early second-half goal. More important? A 'team-first' attitude Tuchel apparently doubted in the Real Madrid hotshot before now.

Tuchel's words: 'You can rely on Jude in these moments. He loves these pressure games.' He even noted Bellingham had 'bought into the idea of team spirit' during the 17-day camp. Amazing what a few weeks can do.

Oh, and Bellingham snagged a bit of history too. Youngest European player to hit four major tournaments. He's 22 years and 353 days old. Kid's seen it all, almost.

Marcus Rashford, for what it's worth, iced the win off the bench. He'd only scored once in his previous 15 England appearances. So, progress. Tuchel had a chat with him the day before. Said he was impressed with his attitude. Told him to 'stay hungry for the next one.' Standard stuff.

England now sit top of Group L. Ghana's up next.