England aim to extend Nations League winning streak against Croatia at Wembley

England will face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, November 12, in a Nations League Group A3 match. The Three Lions, coached by Thomas Tuchel, are looking to secure a fourth consecutive victory after recent wins over Spain and a 7-0 triumph over Croatia earlier in the campaign. Croatia, managed by Slaven Bilić, will seek to respond after a narrow 2-1 loss to Spain.

England enter the game without defender Marc Guehi (hip injury), defender Ezri Konsa (knee), midfielder Djed Spence (fitness) and forward Myles Lewis-Skelly (one-game suspension). Predicted starters include goalkeeper Pickford, a back four of Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Branthwaite and Hall, midfielders Rice and Anderson, and an attacking line of Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Gordon, with Harry Kane leading the attack.

Croatia will be without winger Ivan Perišić (suspension) and several other players who have withdrawn. The expected lineup features goalkeeper Livaković, defenders Stanisic, Vuskovic, Caleta-Car and Gvardiol, midfielders Modrić and Petar Sučić, with Vlasic, Kovacic, Baturina and forward Matanović completing the formation.

Statistically, England have opened scoring in five of their last six matches and have scored at least two goals in their previous five games. Croatia have lost four of their last five fixtures but have scored in five of their last six. Both teams have shown a propensity for high-scoring encounters, with England’s recent Nations League matches averaging over four goals.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 in the United Kingdom. Betting odds at the time of publication listed England as 1-4 favorites to win, Croatia at 17-2, and a draw at 6-1 according to Paddy Power.