England XI vs Croatia – Predicted lineup and team news

England will be sending out their UEFA Nations League squad to take on Croatia in an away game at Stadion HNK Rijeka this Saturday. Manager Thomas Tuchel's team has recently secured three wins in their last five matches across all competitions, bouncing back from a tight 3-2 defeat to Spain in their previous Nations League encounter. The Three Lions also boast a strong head-to-head record against Croatia, having won 4-2 in their last meeting at the 2026 World Cup.

In the squad, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is expected to start, replacing James Trafford as part of Tuchel's rotation plan. In defense, Ezri Konsa, who has recovered from a minor injury, is likely to partner Marc Guéhi in the center. Despite dealing with late squad changes, including the absence of Manchester City's Nico O’Reilly, England still possesses a potent attacking lineup featuring Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka.

The predicted starting XI for England could include Pickford, Trent, Chalobah, Guéhi, Hall, Anderson, Garner, Saka, Bellingham, and Kane.

The kick-off for the match is scheduled for 5pm BST on Saturday, 3rd October. In the United Kingdom, fans can catch the game live and free of charge on ITV1.