Iain Watts. The FA didn't sell any viewing rights. The Croatian FA sold the rights to Setanta as is thier right being the home Association. The English FA (or any other) have no say on viewing rights for an away game.

Mark, Saltash, UK

"When England return to Wembley next month, the booed boys will do so as heroes. Who would have thought it?"

Croatia? We are "heroic" for winning over Croatia? Wake me when we trounce somebody with a full side of talent please.

Tsi Chu, San Francisco CA, USA

As someone who can't see the game, or hear commentary on radio (why?), thank you.

Interesting times in every sense.

William Roach, saratoga springs, usa

A pity the FA sold away the viewing rights to ensure that almost all Englishmen could not see this game.

Why should we care about England if the very last halfpenny is their main concern for the FA. So for me, and most other football fans, my club side is number one in importance.

iain watts, Lewes, UK

Be happy England! Why are you so down, even when your team (no matter how they did it) dismantles a tough Croatian side? The Three Lions showed the quality you EXPECT from them, & some people still can't enjoy it. Analyze, yes. Disparage, NO! I'm more embarrased by the negativity than the hyperbole.

Shannon, Richmond, VA, USA

and so the ludicrous hyperbole returns.Croatia players a disgrace?goal of several seasons?anonymous Lampard impressive?Kovac red card a definite red? First yellow a straight red?!!??! It was a good performance & an excellent result and the players deserve credit but this article is embarrassing.

Tom Earnest, Westcliff-on-sea,

Brilliant England. Maybe, just maybe Fabio is the man to turn gifted individuals into an outstanding team.

andrew price, Hounslow, England

Listened on the radio, and saw the highlights, and wasn't surprised by Michel's refereeing. I thought he was poor in the CL Final, then there was the Brazil shirt swapping fiasco during the last World Cup, and ask any Celtic fan about the '03 UEFA Cup Final. This match was up to his usual standard.

Brendan, Tunbridge Wells,

This was a great result for England and a vindication of Capello as Manager. Lessons are clearly being learned by the players, lets hope that the Press (both FA and others) have also learned that to now impose fanciful and unwarrented expectation upon the Manager and team iwill be counter productive

Gary, Kilkenny, Ireland

I think its a bit over the top to say Croatia were a disgrace... there were a few hard tackles but that happens in every physical game.

Naijaman, Kent,

David Space by name, spaced by nature.Football isn't just about going round people, son, it's about spotting the right run and making it.And his finishing was world class. And this wasn't home, it was away to a team, fifth in the world, who have never, ever lost at home.Calm heads, yes,but be fair.

chris, Worthing, England

Capello is an Admiral that has to be followed from his guys. I am an A.C.Milan fan and I know very well Capello. If England players will follow his orders, England people can be sure that he'll get his goal. Capello's teams won't be spectaculars, but they're tremendously focused on the result. Hoping to see an Italy-England final in the 2010WC :)

Carlo, Milan, Italy

Great result !!!!!

Timothy Marshall, London, United Kingdom

One large win does not mean everything is rosy for England. All too many times England have followed up a fine performance with a drab display. Let's see if consistency can be maintained

Paul Turner, Vienna, USA

Cynical and disgusting display of aggression typical of the types of people of Croatia. When they're winning all is good - losing then lets put someone out of the game. Joe Cole deserves alot of sympathy! They should be fined and disqualified for their barbarism!!

Paul Munro, London, UK

Interesting that no mention of the absent Stevie Gerrard and that, without him and, at last, Frank Lampard had a good game. I will forever be convinced that these two players are not destined for the same team. The key, though, is that we played without FEAR - the ultimate prerequisite.

Roy David, Deal, Kent, UK

I called my son, TJ in Holloway Rd, an Arsenal fan, from Abuja and gave him the result: Walcott 3, Croatia 0. He was stunned. Such a blistering performance that England would never forget. Please, Fleet Street, dont begin your boastful nature that makes the rest of the world hate English football.

Tony Amadi, Abuja, Nigeria

I just hope that the England fans respond with as much praise for a good performance as they would criticism for a poor one.

Will, Wimborne, England

Quite right Pip - the Croatian players constantly fouled/assaulted when England had the ball and blatantly fell over/dived when they had it. Utter disgrace. Made worse by the referee who was just shocking - other than the totally obvious sending off, almost every decision went against us.

Andy D, Banbury, UK

England were superb from start to finish all over the pitch . Should have been 5 -0 with a stronger ref . By contrast , Croatia were as poor as any team I have seen and the shocking tactics they resorted to should be examined by the authorities , as should some of the refs decisions .

Benzo, Nr Chelmsford,

Granted Simunic should have been off with 2 yellows, but there was no foul on Cole, let alone a red. Why would you penalise a player for out-jumping his opponent? How is it Kovac's fault that he was a foot higher in the air than JCole? Fantastic to see England make 442 work.

DBP, London,

I always knew that I Mr Capello will revitalize the English squad, he just woke up the lion within and now England is the biggest threat in the world cup, the Italian job is done, job well done

Benito, cardiff, italy and wales

Croatias home record was not that impressive,when you think how long they have been a footballing nation.Having said that this time the right sided midfielder stayed exactly there not wander all over the pitch,and did more than take dead ball kicks and Lamps and Gerrard dont mix was proven.About time

Danny G., London, UK

I recall hearing Mark Lawrenson on Radio 5 last Saturday saying the Walcott wasn't ready for England and needed more experience. Spot on as always, Mark.

John Mann, London, UK

just shows you either need barry/lampard or barry/gerrard but not lampard/gerrard in the same team!

Ian, Leeds,

The world football authorities would now be holding an emergency meeting to ban England from the competition if they had behaved as did the Croatian players. For the second time clear racist chanting was also heard from the Croatian fans, this alone would have caused England to be thrown out.

pip, South of England, uk

Where is Graham Poll to give Aussie Joe Simunic 3 yellow cards when necessary!

Rob, Sydney, Australia

One win does not make a final -get behind the team sure -but stop the hysterics -especially you Martin Samuel !! wait and see what else comes up-

Keith Skelton, Colombo, Sri Lanka

I eat my words. Fantastic!

Dave, San Francisco, CA

when can England with the champion of FIFA ? 2010 or 2100?
seeing the charming result ,do anyone still miss David backham?

Paris Wang , beijing , China

Amazing how quickly we go from despair to hyperbole. England were good but I don't think this ranked with the performances against Israeil and Russia at home under MacLaren. Walcott took his goals well but otherwise looked quite edgy. He never looked like going round anyone! And James was appalling.

David Space, London, UK