England and Croatia face each other in their upcoming UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with the Three Lions aiming to keep their strong run going.
England arrive in excellent form, placed second in League A Group 3 with nine points from four games. After beginning their campaign with a tight 3-2 home defeat to Spain in September, Thomas Tuchel’s team responded with three straight wins without conceding. They beat Czechia 2-0 away and 3-0 at home, either side of a record-breaking 7-0 demolition of Croatia in Rijeka, leaving them only one point away from qualifying for the quarter-finals.
England team news
England boss Thomas Tuchel is dealing with several defensive absences before the UEFA Nations League game at Wembley Stadium.
However, captain Harry Kane is set to start and will reach a new all-time men’s appearance record by earning his 126th cap. Centre-back Marc Guéhi pulled out of the squad because of a hip injury, while Ezri Konsa (knee) and Djed Spence are unavailable as they continue individual training programmes before Sunday’s game against Spain.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is suspended for one match, and wingers Bukayo Saka (quadriceps) and Marcus Rashford (hip) are also injured, while Cole Palmer was left out of the November squad.
To strengthen the defence, Dan Burn and uncapped defender James Hill were called up late, while midfielders Jobe Bellingham and Josh King could make their senior debuts. Declan Rice and Ben White are back in the squad after missing the previous camp.
England predicted lineup
Possible England starting XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Branthwaite, Hall; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Thursday, 12th November.
How to watch England vs Croatia?
Fans in the UK can watch England versus Croatia live and free on ITV1, as well as STV in Scotland, with the match also available to stream through ITVX.
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