Multiple reports referencing commentary around England’s match against Croatia say the team’s response after half-time is central to the result. Sky Sports and Sky News both cite analysis from Gary Neville, who describes Tuchel’s half-time message as a “rocket,” saying Croatia were “blasted” in the second half. Neville characterises England’s start after the break as particularly strong, noting that “some of the things they did in the first 10 minutes of the second half were fantastic.” The sources align that the second half performance is where England’s dominance becomes most visible, with improvements or tactical changes leading to a more effective display shortly after the restart. While the provided excerpts focus on the half-time motivation and the early second-half impact rather than specific scorers or minute-by-minute details, all outlets agree on the broader storyline: Tuchel’s half-time intervention coincides with a clear shift in momentum, and England’s first period after the restart is presented as a standout stretch.