"Difficult group, difficult opener. Croatia and Ghana [are] two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations. Panama I don't know much about at the moment, but we will before the tournament starts. For me, I've only experienced group football in Champions League formats and the way to approach it was to always give it the biggest respect and to put all the focus into winning the group."
"Croatia were the strongest possible opponent England could draw from pot two, and they are the team that beat England in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. England last met Panama at that same tournament, winning 6-1 in the group stage. They did manage to avoid the likes of Scotland and Norway, but the Croats will pose a significant threat to one of the favourites."
England will face Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Group L next summer. England completed qualifying with eight wins from eight and conceded no goals. Croatia were 2018 runners-up and defeated England in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. England previously beat Panama 6-1 in the 2018 group stage. Croatia were the strongest possible pot-two opponent and represent a significant threat to one of the tournament favourites. Ghana and Panama bring World Cup experience, talent and underdog potential that can produce surprises. Every opponent deserves full respect and cannot be underestimated ahead of the tournament.
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