England face Croatia in Nations League as Harry Kane aims for record caps
England will play Croatia in the Nations League, with captain Harry Kane set to become the nation's most-capped male player, while manager Thomas Tuchel adjusts the squad after injuries.
England meet Croatia in tonight's Nations League match at Wembley, with captain Harry Kane poised to make his 126th senior appearance, surpassing Peter Shilton as the most-capped English male player. Kane will also wear his newly-won Ballon d’Or trophy.
Thomas Tuchel has retained the usual attacking lineup, including Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and the possible inclusion of Rio Ngumoha. Defender Marc Guehi withdrew after a hip injury sustained in a club match, and Tuchel replaced him with Dan Burn and gave a first senior call-up to Bournemouth midfielder James Hill.
Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa remains unavailable for the Croatia game but is expected to resume full training before the upcoming fixture against Spain. Inter Milan full-back Djed Spence is also out, though he may be fit for the Spain match.
Tuchel may reshuffle the defence, potentially bringing Ben White in at right-back and pairing Jarell Quansah with Burn in central defence. Injured forward Bukayo Saka and Arsenal teammate Noni Madueke are absent, leaving Ngumoha, Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White and Josh King as right-wing options.
Midfielder Declan Rice returns after missing the previous international break for load management. Jobe Bellingham, Jude Bellingham's younger brother, joins the senior squad for the first time, alongside uncapped players James Hill and veteran Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.
The goalkeeper position remains undecided, with Tuchel choosing between Jordan Pickford and James Trafford, both of whom featured twice during the last international break.