England
Croatia
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
Croatia
England
Team Overview
In their latest friendly, England faced Costa Rica at home, securing a convincing 3-0 victory. This win marks a positive step as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup clash against Croatia.
Match statistics (England vs Costa Rica):
Team Overview
Croatia recently triumphed over Slovenia with a 2-1 scoreline in their last friendly, showcasing their competitive spirit ahead of the World Cup. This victory provides a boost as they prepare to face England.
Match statistics (Croatia vs Slovenia):
In a captivating encounter, England emerged victorious against Croatia with a scoreline of 4-2 in their World Cup group stage match. The game showcased a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance, particularly from Harry Kane, who netted two goals.
The match began with England asserting their dominance early on, with Kane converting a penalty in the 12th minute. Croatia responded well, equalizing through M. Baturina in the 36th minute, but England quickly regained the lead just before halftime with another goal from Kane. The first half ended dramatically at 2-2, setting the stage for an exhilarating second half.
After the break, England continued to apply pressure, and J. Bellingham scored shortly after the restart, giving them a crucial 3-2 lead. England maintained a slight edge in possession at 52% and significantly outshot Croatia, registering 22 total attempts compared to Croatia's 10. The home side's attacking intent was evident, with 11 shots on target.
As the match progressed, England sealed their victory with a late goal from M. Rashford in the 85th minute. Croatia struggled to create clear chances, managing only 5 shots on target throughout the match. Despite a spirited performance, they were unable to match England's intensity and precision.
This result not only boosts England's confidence but also sets a strong tone for their World Cup campaign. With a solid performance and key players stepping up, they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.
England has shown strong form in their last ten matches, winning six, drawing two, and losing two. They recently secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Costa Rica, demonstrating their attacking prowess with 28 total shots and 81% possession. Croatia, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, winning four, drawing one, and losing five in their last ten matches. Their recent performance includes a 2-1 win against Slovenia, but they also suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, England has a favorable record against Croatia, winning two out of three matches, with one draw. The average goals per game in their encounters is 1.33, indicating a tendency for low-scoring matches. England's recent statistics show they have been effective in both creating chances and maintaining possession, while Croatia's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed in recent fixtures, particularly in their losses.
England is expected to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities, utilizing their pace on the wings and pressing high to force errors from Croatia's defense. Croatia will likely adopt a more defensive approach, looking to counter-attack when possible.
J. Pickford
G
R. James
D
E. Konsa
D
J. Stones
D
N. O'Reilly
D
E. Anderson
M
D. Rice
M
N. Madueke
M
J. Bellingham
M
A. Gordon
M
H. Kane
F
D. Livakovic
G
J. Stanisic
D
M. Erlic
D
M. Pongracic
D
J. Gvardiol
D
L. Modric
M
M. Kovacic
M
M. Pasalic
M
A. Kramaric
M
I. Perisic
M
A. Budimir
F
