The UEFA Nations League Matchday 5 saw significant European football action. England secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane becoming his country's most-capped player with 126 appearances and scoring the winning goal after Morgan Rogers' opener. Italy defeated France 3-1, marking Zinedine Zidane's first loss as Les Bleus coach, with Francesco Pio Esposito netting twice. The Netherlands, under coach Xavi, thrashed Greece 7-0, featuring a hat-trick from Tijani Reijnders. Spain maintained a perfect record by beating the Czech Republic 2-0, while John McGinn's double led Scotland to a 2-1 win against North Macedonia. Belgium overcame Turkiye 2-1, and Albania secured a 2-0 victory over Finland. In the Copa del Rey, Valencia comfortably beat amateur side UE Tavernes 6-0. England's match against Croatia at Wembley recorded the highest attendance of 80,484, though Ben White faced boos from some England supporters.
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