England’s World Cup campaign finally gets underway as they take on a familiar foe in Croatia in their Group L opener.
Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to lay down a marker at this tournament in what is arguably England’s hardest match of the group stage.
The German tactician has several selection dilemmas to weigh up, but appears poised to give Jude Bellingham the start over Morgan Rogers in the No10 position.
The fitness of Bukayo Saka remains uncertain, with Arsenal teammate Noni Madueke ready to step in as cover, while the makeup of England’s centre-back partnership is also up for speculation.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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