"Croatia, Panama and Ghana will stand in England's way when they start their bid for a first men's World Cup trophy since 1966. Their previous attempt ended with the Three Lions leaving Qatar on 10 December 2022, their hearts broken after beaten finalists France dumped Gareth Southgate's side out at the quarter-final stage. But with a Champions League winner in Thomas Tuchel at the helm -"
"Out of their eight games, Croatia won seven and drew once - scoring 26 and conceding only four. Key men: Despite being 40-years-old, AC Milan's Luka Modric is the talisman in this squad. The six-time Champions League winner will captain Croatia in his final major tournament as he looks to add to his 194 caps. Backing up Modric are Manchester City's talented duo of defender Josko Gvardiol and midfielder Mateo Kovacic."
England are drawn in Group L with Croatia, Panama and Ghana as they begin a bid for a first men's World Cup title since 1966. Thomas Tuchel replaces Gareth Southgate and will be the third non-English manager to lead England at a World Cup, inheriting a group Tuchel described as "difficult" and aiming to reach the round of 32 in the expanded 48-team tournament. Croatia qualified top of their group, scoring 26 and conceding four, led by 40-year-old captain Luka Modric with support from Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic. England and Croatia have met at major tournaments multiple times, including Croatia's 2-1 2018 World Cup semi-final win and England victories at Euro 2004 and Euro 2020.
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