{"id":1458491,"date":"2026-10-02T12:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1458491"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:49:38","slug":"england-vs-croatia-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/england-vs-croatia-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia vs England team news and predicted lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England and Croatia meet in the Uefa Nations League on Saturday at 5pm (UK time) in what could be a fierce battle for second.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides have taken three points from their opening two games, with England ahead on goal difference. England opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 defeat to Spain, a thrilling game at Wembley. But the Three Lions bounced back to beat Czech Republic 2-0 last time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Croatia, meanwhile, beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Prague in their first game &#8212; the start of the new Slaven Bilic era. But they were routinely beaten by world champions Spain in their second match, beaten 4-1 in Seville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two nations have met 11 times before, with England winning seven. 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Lewis Hall started in his place in Prague and will likely continue at left-back on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold made long-awaited returning to the starting lineup on the right and should join Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be a change in goal with Jordan Pickford confirmed to be starting England&#8217;s next two matches. Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa may return as a centre-back duo, as England&#8217;s first-choice pairing. Trevoh Chalobah is expected to drop out of the starting XI despite contributing to England&#8217;s clean sheet last time out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jude Bellingham is another expected to return to the starting lineup, with Morgan Rogers likely to drop out. 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Luka Vuskovic may have to make do with another bench role, with Josip Sutalo and Marin Pongracic the starting centre-backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a move to a back four, Ivan Perisic has advanced up the pitch once more, back into his left-wing role. He should continue there, with Marco Pasalic on the right. Petar Sucic may continue in the No.10, though Croatia do have a lot of options including Martin Baturina. Dion Beljo scored against Spain so is likely to keep his spot leading the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-england-vs-croatia-predicted-lineups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">England vs Croatia predicted lineups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Guehi, Hall; Lewis-Skelly, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Croatia (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Livakovic; Smolcic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic; Mario Pasalic, Sucic, Perisic; Beljo.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England and Croatia meet in the Uefa Nations League on Saturday at 5pm (UK time) in what could be a fierce battle for second. 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