England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.

England face Croatia in a high-pressure World Cup opener as Harry Kane’s side chase glory, while Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal amid questions over his impact.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday.