England vs Croatia Confirmed Lineups

England vs Croatia Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between England and Croatia have been confirmed.

England Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Nico O'Reilly, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Harry Kane

Substitutes: Marc Guéhi, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Dan Burn, Dean Henderson, Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson, James Trafford, Eberechi Eze, Jarell Quansah, Marcus Rashford, Ivan Toney, Djed Spence, Bukayo Saka

Croatia Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI: Dominik Livakovic, Luka Vuskovic, Josip Sutalo, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Josip Stanisic, Petar Sucic, Luka Modric, Martin Baturina, Mario Pasalic, Petar Musa

Substitutes: Toni Fruk, Duje Caleta-Car, Andrej Kramaric, Nikola Moro, Dominik Kotarski, Marin Pongracic, Ante Budimir, Mateo Kovacic, Igor Matanovic, Kristijan Jakic, Nikola Vlasic, Marco Pasalic, Martin Erlic, Ivor Pandur, Luka Sucic

England vs Croatia Immediate Reaction

England

England manager names a 4-2-3-1 setup spearheaded by captain Harry Kane up front. Nico O'Reilly starts at left-back, while Jude Bellingham sits in the advanced playmaker role behind Kane, flanked by Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon. Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice form the defensive midfield double pivot, protected by a center-back pairing of John Stones and Ezri Konsa.

Croatia

Croatia line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Dominik Livakovic starting in goal behind a back three of Luka Vuskovic, Josip Sutalo, and Josko Gvardiol. The legendary Luka Modric anchors the midfield alongside Petar Sucic, with Josip Stanisic and Ivan Perisic operating as wing-backs. Martin Baturina and Mario Pasalic will support lone striker Petar Musa in the final third.

England vs Croatia Reactive Bet Builder

For this World Cup clash, our featured bet builder focuses on England taking control. We are backing England to win the match and for England to score over 1.5 goals in the process. Captain and talisman Harry Kane is backed as an anytime goalscorer to lead the line successfully. Additionally, we are tipping Eberechi Eze to register over 0.5 shots on target, acting as a highly potent threat should he come off the bench in the second half.

England vs Croatia Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Following the confirmation of both starting lineups, England enter this World Cup match as the favourites to secure a victory on home soil. With a strong attacking lineup featuring Bellingham, Gordon, and Kane, the Three Lions possess the creativity and cutting edge to break through Croatia's defensive setup. Croatia's veteran midfield, led by Luka Modric, will pose a technical challenge, but England's depth and attacking options should see them over the line.

Score Prediction: England 2-1 Croatia

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