England v Croatia LIVE: Team news and latest updates with fans banned from Nations League clash
England will bid to again banish the noise as they take on Croatia in the Nations League amid the fallout from the Manchester City verdict.
One might have forgiven a few in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for being a little distracted after a seismic moment for the sport, but England produced a professional enough performance against the Czech Republic on Tuesday to secure a 2-0 win. It felt a quietly significant result for a manager still under pressure given the manner of his side’s World Cup exit, and Tuchel will be hopeful of another strong showing on another tough away day.
England beat Croatia in their World Cup opener earlier in the year, though the hosts have re-appointed Slaven Bilic since the end of that tournament. Though no match for world champions Spain in their last outing, there is plenty of experience and quality in the home ranks – though only schoolchildren in the stands due to crowd restrictions after disturbances from Croatian fans in Paris last year.
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Croatia v England LIVE
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England v Croatia
England will look to build on a strong win in the Czech Republic as they face another tricky away trip in Croatia.
Thomas Tuchel’s side bounced back from a defeat to Spain in their Nations League opener as they produced a professional performance against 10-man opposition on Tuesday.
That 2-0 success leaves them second in Group A3, level on points with their opposition – who will not benefit from their usual home advantage due to crowd restrictions in Rijeka.
Croatia were beaten 4-2 by England at the World Cup and are now back under the management of former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, who previously oversaw the national team between 2006 and 2012.
Croatia v England LIVE
After a week of fallout from the seismic Manchester City verdict, Thomas Tuchel and his England side will bid to focus on matters on the field as they face a tricky test against Croatia. A strong showing against the Czech Republic in midweek secured a much-needed win for Tuchel – can they go again as they continue their Nations League campaign in Rijeka?
Kick off is at 5pm BST.
