England will aim to start their World Cup campaign with a bang against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening. Here is everything you need to know about the Group L clash.
Kick-off time
The eagerly awaited fixture will commence at 9pm on Wednesday, June 17. This corresponds to 3pm in the host city's timezone, providing a perfect evening showcase for audiences across Europe.
Location
The Group L encounter is set to take place at Dallas Stadium, located in Arlington, Texas. This enormous arena is anticipated to be filled with supporters from both countries eager to witness their side claim an opening triumph.
UK television channel
Viewers at home can follow all the live coverage on ITV1, which has the terrestrial broadcasting rights for this match. The official television programme begins at 8pm sharp, offering audiences a complete hour of pre-match discussion and punditry before kick-off.
Live stream information
Should you be away from a television, you can conveniently watch the fixture live online through the ITVX platform. This service is easily available through the ITVX app on smartphones and tablets, plus directly via their website on any conventional computer browser.
How to watch in the US
For fans following from the United States, the match will be shown live across the country on the Fox Sports network. Transmission will additionally be accessible to stream through the Fox Sports app and website for those who favour watching on their electronic devices.
UK radio coverage
Fans on the go or those who prefer to listen rather than watch can tune in to the match live on BBC Radio 5 Live. talkSPORT will also be delivering extensive live radio commentary, making sure listeners don't miss a single moment of the action.
England team news
Manager Thomas Tuchel has a largely healthy squad at his disposal, though there are ongoing doubts surrounding Bukayo Saka, who is nursing a minor knock. The German boss should largely have a full complement of players to pick from, but will be weighing up his options at centre-back and in the No.10 position.
Croatia team news
Zlatko Dalic will be leaning heavily on his experienced core, though he has some frustrating injury concerns to navigate. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is currently listed as a doubt despite recently returning to full training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
