Arsenal star Saka’s fitness needs to be managed, leaving Tuchel with a tough call for a tricky Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas

With 48 hours to go before Dallas opener, our experts analyse the head coach's options

Thomas Tuchel will lead England out in his first major match as the Three Lions boss against Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup

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England's World Cup quest to emulate the glory of 1966 will begin on Wednesday night as Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia in Texas.

Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia

England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel

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England kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign in Dallas when they face Croatia on Wednesday night with Thomas Tuchel having been keeping his players guessing on the starting…

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side. #EuropeNews

England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.

Arsenal star Saka’s fitness needs to be managed, leaving Tuchel with a tough call for a tricky Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas

Follow live updates as England take on Croatia in their Group L opener

Minute-by-minute report: Join Scott Murray as Thomas Tuchel’s side get their tournament under way against the 2018 finalists in Dallas

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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland manager Thomas Tuchel has explained…

Saka has captained England on occasion but did not get a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s first XI against Croatia.