England vs Croatia will play at Euro 2020 – Group D, in London on Wembley Stadium, Sunday, 13 June 2021 at 17:00 (GMT+1). The other game from this group will be Scotland vs Czech Republic, this game will be playing on Monday.
England vs Croatia Match Preview
The only victories of the Croatian national team against England were in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, when today’s hosts won both matches, 2-0 at home and 3-2 away. The most recent clashes took place in the UEFA Nations League – League A, and England managed a victory and a draw.
England:
England have recorded six consecutive victories in recent games and have conceded just one goal. In the two friendly matches played before Euro 2020, England managed two 1-0 victories against Romania and Austria.
Croatia:
Croatia is not in very good shape, having only three victories in the last ten official matches. In the last game played before this final tournament, Croatia lost the friendly game played against Belgium, score 1-0.
England vs Croatia statistics and possible teams
For the second time in history, the two national football teams will face off at a European championship. The first meeting took place at Euro 2004, where England won the Group B match 4-2. England managed to qualify further from 2nd place, while Croatia was eliminated in 3rd place.
England squad for Euro 2020
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion), Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Defenders: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Atlético), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Brighton)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Jadon Sancho (Dortmund)
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
Croatia squad for Euro 2020
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Dinamo Zagreb), Lovre Kalinić (Hajduk Split), Simon Sluga (Luton)
Defenders: Borna Barišić (Rangers), Domagoj Bradarić (LOSC Lille), Duje Ćaleta-Car (Marseille), Joško Gvardiol (Leipzig), Josip Juranović (Legia Warszawa), Dejan Lovren (Zenit), Mile Škorić (Osijek), Domagoj Vida (Beşiktaş), Šime Vrsaljko (Atlético Madrid)
Midfielders: Mateo Kovačić (Chelsea), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Marcelo Brozović (Inter Milan), Milan Badelj (Genoa), Nikola Vlašić (CSKA Moskva), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Ivan Perišić (Inter Milan), Mislav Oršić (Dinamo Zagreb), Luka Ivanušec (Dinamo Zagreb)
Forwards: Josip Brekalo (Wolfsburg), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Bruno Petković (Dinamo Zagreb), Ante Rebić (AC Milan)
* Possible prediction: England win
* This preview is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform yourself, about all details of this game!