Jude Bellingham, the Spanish club Real Madrid and England midfielder, achieved an exceptional feat in the match against Croatia.
The English national team thrashed their Croatian hosts seven goals to nil on Saturday evening, as part of the third round of group stage matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Bellingham achieves a distinctive record with England against Croatia in the Nations League
Jude Bellingham added England's second goal in the 21st minute with a shot to the left of the Croatian goalkeeper, and assisted three other goals.
According to Opta, Jude Bellingham is the first midfielder to contribute to four goals in a single match for the England national team since David Platt scored four goals against San Marino in February 1993.
With this win, the Three Lions' points tally rose to six, placing them second in Group 3 standings, behind leaders Spain on goal difference, although La Roja have played one fewer match.
Meanwhile, the Croatian national team remains with three points in third place in Group 3, while the Czech Republic stays without any points in fourth place.
The English national team is scheduled to host the Czech side on Tuesday evening, as part of the fourth round of matches in the UEFA Nations League.
In contrast, the Croatian national team will play against visiting Spain on next Tuesday evening, in the same round of the UEFA Nations League.
