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?

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…

It's finally England's turn to play their first World Cup game of the 2026 tournament against Croatia on Wednesday. Who do you think will win?

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 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…

Luka Modric, Antoine Semenyo and Ismael Diaz are out to dampen England’s spirits

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 begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact…

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

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure a winning start in Dallas

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

An electric second half ensured England made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel’s side showing their attacking excellence in a 4-2 victory…

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

Thomas Tuchel’s England made a perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, laying down a marker with a confident 4-2 victory over a dangerous Croatia side.

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…