Can they repeat the trick of a decade
ago? Or will it be more like the famous Theo Walcott hat-trick in
Zagreb?
England News
This should be a good time to test out
some other names, and also to give the John Stones – Joe Gomez
partnership another run. Short of an experienced defender of quality
outside of Harry Maguire, the young duo could be the defensive
pairing for a long time to come. A good time to try them out.
However, a potential midfield trio of
Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson and Dele Alli should offer something
decent. Henderson and Dier can offer a lot of industry, while Alli is
the creative spark. Up top, the effervescent Raheem Sterling will
likely play alongside Harry Kane and Jesse Lingard.
Croatia News
Meanwhile, Croatia come into this one
with some decent form of their own. A strong win against Spain was
very well received, and it’ll be up to the electric front three of
Andre Kramaric, Ante Rebic and Ivan Perisic to do the same damage
here. Kramaric was never given a great chance when he played in
England with Leicester City, but has been a revelation in Germany and
for his national side.
In midfield, Luka Modric and Mateo
Kovacic are likely to play, with Marcelo Brozovic sititng inbetween.
That midfield, like the England side, has plenty of industry and
craft but might lack an out and out runner. In defence, expect
Domegoj Vida to partner Dejan Lovren, with winner-scoring Tin Jedjaj
at full-back, Sime Vrsaljko the other side.
Verdict
This should be a cracking match.
Croatia, though, don’t travel well and the defensive pairing aren’t
known for their cool heads in passionate matches. Expect this to be a
great match-up, with England coming out on top – but only just.
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