Rogers has enjoyed an impressive start at Stamford Bridge since following his summer signing from Aston Villa. He has already contributed to ten goals in blue and earned a call-up from Thomas Tuchel for the latest round of England fixtures.

The first came tonight at Wembley and Rogers, deployed on the right of the Three Lions' attack, broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. The goal was a poacher's effort, as the 24-year-old produced an intelligent close-range finish after a knock-down from Jude Bellingham.

In the second half, Croatia equalised just before the hour-mark through Petar Sucic after the hosts failed to deal with a corner. However, England quickly restored their lead, with Harry Kane converting from the penalty spot on the night he became the Three Lions' most-capped player.

Rogers went on to complete the full 90 minutes as England claimed a victory that leaves them second in Group C, three points behind Spain, who they take on this weekend at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Meanwhile, in Group A, Malo Gusto started for France in their 3-1 defeat to Italy, for whom Marco Palestra was an unused substitute.

Michael Olise opened the scoring for the visitors in the tenth minute, but that advantage was wiped out midway through the first half when Pio Esposito found the net.

In the second period, Italy went ahead when Davide Frattesi struck, and Esposito extended an advantage the hosts did not relinquish. Gusto played 77 minutes of the game before being replaced by Sael Kumbedi.

The other Group A fixture saw Belgium clinch a 2-1 away win over Turkiye. Blues midfielder Romeo Lavia missed the game due to suspension, while goalkeeper Mike Penders was an unused substitute.

At youth level, Shim Mheuka scored twice as England Under-20s claimed a 6-1 win over their Czech Republic counterparts.

Mheuka, currently on loan at Celtic, started alongside fellow Blue Jesse Derry, who is spending the campaign at Sporting CP, and completed his brace before half-time as England established a commanding four-goal lead.

The Young Lions added to the second period, during which Chelsea defender Tayo Subuloye was introduced from the substitutes' bench.

England remain top of the UEFA Under-20 Elite League, having won their four matches. Portugal are fifth in the table after losing 1-0 to Italy. Blues winger Leo Cardoso was introduced as a late substitute, coming on in the 77th minute, but couldn't help his country rescue a point.

And at Under-18 level, Isaac Badu featured in the closing stages as Portugal Under-18s clinched a 1-0 win over Norway Under-18s in friendly action.