What a way for England to get their World Cup off to a flyer. Croatia were running scared for much of the second half of Wednesday’s match – the supposed toughest group-stage test for England. The Three Lions’ 4-2 victory was largely positive, but Thomas Tuchel’s game plan still needs some finessing. Given that he kept his head as all others around him were losing theirs, Marcus Rashford deserves promoting to the starting XI for the Ghana clash on Tuesday – especially when you take into account the man who has stolen his Catalonian dreams, Anthony Gordon, was so anonymous in England’s […]

Saka set to start, Gordon ahead of Rashford, Guehi benched, Bellingham at No10 - here's how chief football writer John Cross believes England will line-up against Croatia on…

The England manager is keeping his cards close to his chest but has plenty of options to take thje game to Croatia in the Three Lions' Group L opener

These two sides will clash for the third time at a major tournament over the past decade.

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England has ambitions of winning its second-ever World Cup trophy this summer.

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

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.

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England 4-2 Croatia: Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka came off the bench and combined to seal an impressive victory, after a shaky start

Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?

In their next matches, England will face Ghana, while Croatia will take on Panama

England defeated Croatia and face games with Ghana and Panama in their first challenge to top Group L

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward and Jacob Steinberg as England start their World Cup campaign in style

England saw off Croatia in their World Cup opener but despite their dominant second 45 minutes Gary Neville has suggested that defensive changes should be made for their next…

What a way for England to get their World Cup off to a flyer. Croatia were running scared for much of the second half of Wednesday’s match – the supposed toughest group-stage test…

England got off to an impressive winning start again Croatia. But it wasn't straightforward. Who would you pick for England's second group game at the 2026 World Cup?

Thomas Tuchel and his medical staff are keeping a close eye on several England players ahead of their second game in Group L

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 21 : England and Ghana can both reach for the World Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday when two teams glowing from opening wins collide in Boston in a…

England's much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears linger as they attempt to seal a place in the knockouts on…

England faces Ghana in a pivotal 2026 World Cup Group L match in Boston on June 23, with growing calls for Marc Guehi to replace John Stones in defence.