Harry Kane is set to become England's most-capped men's player of all time as the Three Lions face Croatia in the penultimate game of the Nations League group stage at Wembley tonight.
The captain, fresh from winning the Ballon d'Or in London last month, is expected to make his 126th senior international appearance on Thursday evening, moving clear of long-time record-holder Peter Shilton.
Kick-off details and where to watch
England vs Croatia is scheduled for a 7.45pm GMT kick-off on Thursday November 12, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in north-west London.
In the UK, the match is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage beginning at 7pm on ITV1. The game can also be streamed live online through the ITVX website and app, free with registration.
Standard Sport's live blog will feature expert insight and analysis from England correspondents Dom Smith and Sam Tabuteau.
Team news and injury updates
Injuries to Marc Guehi, Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa have led to late England call-ups for Dan Burn and James Hill, with the latter hoping to make his senior debut. Other potential debutants include Fulham's Josh King and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of England star Jude Bellingham.
England are light on the right flank with Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke both absent from the squad, with Chelsea's Morgan Rogers or Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha likely to start instead.
For Croatia, ex-Tottenham winger Ivan Perisic is suspended after his red card last time out against Spain in Split. After last month's chastening 7-0 loss to England, many in Croatia are writing this game off, with calls to rest legendary 41-year-old Luka Modric for the crunch clash with the Czech Republic on Sunday.
Recent form and prediction
Thomas Tuchel's side put seven past Croatia without reply in Rijeka last month, as Kane and Saka both bagged braces, with further goals from Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers in a match played technically behind closed doors but with thousands of schoolchildren permitted to attend.
Croatia have been leaky at the back throughout the Nations League campaign, conceding 14 times in four games. A 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Spain in their last away match indicates that England should have plenty of chances to score at home.
While the Three Lions kept Croatia quiet in Rijeka, their guests on Thursday night usually score at least once. The prediction is England to win 4-1.
Head-to-head history and odds
England and Croatia have crossed paths in three of the last four major tournaments, with the Three Lions victorious on two occasions. However, Croatia beat England in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia in 2018. Croatia have also inflicted major upsets before, preventing England from qualifying for Euro 2008 with wins home and away.
Overall head-to-head record: England wins 8, Croatia wins 3, draws 2.
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