Here is what the page “Bellingham shines for England in Croatia, but Uefa's child-only crowd sends wrong message ” contains. The Guardian Football Oct 3, 2026 • 8:06 PM 1 views England's 1-0 win over Croatia in Rijeka on Friday was marked by Jude Bellingham's standout performance, but the match was played in front of 6,000 children after Uefa ordered the game to be held behind closed doors due to racist incidents by Croatian fans. The decision to allow children in was widely criticized, as it failed to send a clear message against racism while creating an unusual and noisy atmosphere.
Bellingham, 20, showed his growing influence with a composed midfield display, underlining England's quality ahead of Euro 2024. The result puts England in a strong position in their qualifying group, but the focus remains on Uefa's inconsistent stance on fan bans and racism. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.