Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold feature in England’s win vs Croatia

Jude Bellingham of England speaks with Trent Alexander-Arnold of England during the UEFA Nations League League A, Group 3 match between England and Czechia at Wembley Stadium in London, on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Hodgson/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images

Real Madrid players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham featured in England’s 2-1 win over Croatia on Thursday night.

Bellingham’s deflected pass made its way to Morgan Rogers, who scooped it into the goal to give England the lead. Although Bellingham wasn’t involved in the second goal, he did create another for substitute James Garner. However, he was marginally offside in the process, meaning the goal did not count.

Bellingham played the full 90 minutes, took 67 touches, created two chances, completed two dribbles, two tackles, two recoveries while winning six of his eight ground duels, and two of his three aerial duels.

Trent, on the other hand, played 78 minutes — having been substituted for Ben White — and he had 64 touches, one dribble, three tackles, one clearance and two recoveries. The Englishman won five of his eight duels.

It wasn’t the best performance from either of the two, but it was decent enough to give England the three points. England now face Spain on Sunday, and these two would have to put in a much better showing if they want to win that one.