Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

The spot-kick was awarded in the ninth minute after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke.

England captain Kane saw his first effort saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

The VAR stepped in to give Kane a second chance because Livakovic was off his line.

At the time a kick is taken the keeper must have one foot on or above the line, and images showed that Livakovic had moved fractionally too soon.

But even if the keeper had stayed on his line, the penalty would still have been retaken.

After Livakovic made the save the loose ball dropped to Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol to clear for Croatia.

But he had also moved too quickly and was inside the area when Kane took his first attempt.

This is not an automatic retake, as the defender must impact an opposition attacker.

Madueke was behind Gvardiol, so by clearing the ball he prevented the Arsenal winger from getting a shot from the rebound.

Kane duly despatched at the second attempt.