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England welcome Croatia to Wembley for another Nations League tussle. Thomas Tuchel's men will look to continue their impressive form and are 1.25 favourites with bet365 to come out on top. Croatia can be backed at 8.50 with the draw priced at 7.00.
England lost to Croatia in the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup but have beaten them on the last four occasions they have met, including a 7-0 drubbing in the reverse fixture of this Nations League group back in October. We expect another strong England performance that promises plenty of goals. Backing them to win despite a -1 handicap looks appealing.
Reasons to Follow this Bet
England have not lost to Croatia in their last five meetings (drawing one and winning four).
They won 7-0 the last time they met in the reverse fixture of this Nations League campaign.
England have found a real attacking intent since their disappointing World Cup exit.
England vs Croatia - Team News
England will be without the injured Bukayo Saka, who scored two goals in the previous meeting between these two sides. Morgan Rogers looks likely to be handed a start on the right flank in his absence. Tuchel has alternated between Jordan Pickford and James Trafford throughout these Nations League group games so there is a chance Trafford gets the nod this time. Nico O'Reilly is still sidelined so Lewis Hall should remain at left-back where he can link up with former team-mate Anthony Gordon.
Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has named plenty of familiar faces in his squad for this contest, including Mateo Kovacic, Josip Gvardiol, and Luka Modric. They will be joined by Como duo Martin Baturina and Ivan Smolčić. The squad also features debut calls for Hajduk Split pair Šimun Hrgović and Marin Šotiček. Andrej Kramarić is missing due to a knee issue and Ivan Perisic is suspended after a red card against Spain.
England vs Croatia Line-ups
England: Trafford - Trent, Konsa, Guehi, Hall - Rice, Anderson - Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon - Kane.
Croatia: Livakovic - Stanisic, Vuskovic, Sutalo, Gvardiol - Modric, Kovacic, Vlasic – Pašalić, Budimir, Baturina.
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