England Aims for Nations League Quarter-Finals with Match Against Croatia
England continues their Nations League campaign, requiring just one point from their last two matches to secure a place in the quarter-finals in March.
Under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, the team will face Croatia at Wembley Stadium, entering the match with confidence following their impressive 7-0 victory in the last encounter between the two teams just last month.
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The Three Lions sit three points behind group leaders and World Cup champions Spain in group A3 and boast the best goal difference in the standings, with 14 goals scored and only three conceded—all against Spain—in their matches so far.
England’s final group stage match will also be against the world champions, while Croatia will take on the Czech Republic, with both fixtures scheduled for Sunday.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is England v Croatia?
The match between England and Croatia is set for Thursday, November 12, starting at 7.45pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the live coverage of the match on ITV1, beginning at 7pm GMT. A live stream will also be available on ITVX.
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Team news
Harry Kane, the newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner, is poised to make a notable return to the England squad as he aims to set a new record for the most international appearances, surpassing the record he currently shares with Peter Shilton. Kane will earn his 126th cap this week.
Marc Guehi has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, while Ezri Konsa is also ruled out for the match against Croatia, although he is expected to be fit for the game against Spain. Dan Burn and uncapped Bournemouth defender James Hill have been called up to replace them.
Jobe Bellingham and Josh King from Fulham have received their first call-ups to the national team, while Myles Lewis-Skelly is banned due to excessive yellow cards.
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Croatia, meanwhile, will miss the services of Ivan Perisic, also sidelined for accumulating yellow cards, along with five additional players: Josip Sutalo, Martin Pongracic, Andrej Kramaric, Franjo Ivanovic, and Kristijan Jakic due to injuries.
Predicted line-ups
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Branthwaite, Hall; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Croatia XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Vuskovic, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic; Vlasic, Mario Pasalic, Baturina; Budimir
