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England supporters cheer while watching the England-Croatia match on a big screen in Boxpark, Croydon. EPA
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England's Raheem Sterling, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's goal during the Euro 2020 1-0 win against Croatia at Wembley on June 13, 2021. AP
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England's Raheem Sterling, right, reacts as he celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring his team's first goal. AP
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England's forward Raheem Sterling scores the opening against Croatia at Wembley Stadium. AFP
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England's manager Gareth Southgate, right, talks with Jude Bellingham. AP
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Kyle Walker of England shields the ball from Ivan Perisic of Croatia. Getty
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England's Harry Kane applauds fans as he is substituted. Reuters
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England fans display flags inside the stadium prior to the match on Sunday. Getty
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England supporters cheer while watching the England-Croatia match on a big screen in Boxpark, Croydon. EPA
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England's Raheem Sterling, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's goal during the Euro 2020 1-0 win against Croatia at Wembley on June 13, 2021. AP
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England's Raheem Sterling, right, reacts as he celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring his team's first goal. AP
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England's forward Raheem Sterling scores the opening against Croatia at Wembley Stadium. AFP
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England's manager Gareth Southgate, right, talks with Jude Bellingham. AP
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Kyle Walker of England shields the ball from Ivan Perisic of Croatia. Getty
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England's Harry Kane applauds fans as he is substituted. Reuters
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England fans display flags inside the stadium prior to the match on Sunday. Getty
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England supporters cheer while watching the England-Croatia match on a big screen in Boxpark, Croydon. EPA
Raheem Sterling to the fore as England begin Euro 2020 campaign with tense win over Croatia
Manchester City star scored for the first time at a major tournament
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