Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon will start alongside Jude Bellingham for England against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener under Thomas Tuchel.

England have named their starting XI for the 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kane, Bellingham, Saka, and Rice.

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