England's high-octane start betrays World Cup nerves (opens original article in a new tab)

England's World Cup campaign started with a win against Croatia, but their defensive issues and nervous performance raised concerns about their ability to compete at the highest level.

• England's World Cup opener against Croatia was marked by nervousness and defensive vulnerabilities.
• Coach Thomas Tuchel criticized his team's passivity after scoring and praised their second-half reaction.
• England's attacking play was intense but their defense conceded multiple goals, raising concerns.