Published on: Jun 13, 2021 1:30 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 13, 2021 11:41 am IST
ENG vs CRO Dream11: England will be taking on Croatia at the iconic Wembley Stadium for the first game of Group D in the Euro 2020’s. The last time the two squared off was in the semi finals of the 2018 World Cup, as it was Croatia that nicked a 2-1 win at extra time, while breaking English hearts. Gareth Southgate and his men will be eyeing redemption as they hope to start off their campaign on a positive note. However, Croatia are not a shabby outfit at all, and could once again give England a run for their money. Both sides have match-winners in their respective lockers, and it could turn out to be a closely contested affair. With that being said, here is the ENG vs CRO Dream 11 Prediction for the game ahead.
Date: June 13, Sunday Kick-Off: 6:30 PM (IST) Venue: Wembley Stadium
England vs Croatia Live, Euro 2020
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Watch England vs Croatia and Live Stream: The game will be broadcasted on the Sony Sports Network, and can be live streamed on Sony Liv as well.
Recent Form
England: WWWWW
Croatia: LWWDL
Head to Head
From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s England who have had the upper hand with three wins in contrast to Croatia’s two wins. One game has ended on level terms as well.
England News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Harry Maguire and Bukayo Saka are both in doubt to start here.
Expected Changes and Strategy: Jordan Pickford should be starting in at goal, while, Luke Shaw, Mings, Stones and Trippier could line up as the back four in defence. Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice could partner along in central midfield. Jack Grealish, Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling should provide the service to Harry Kane up top.
England Starting XI (Likely)
Pickford Shaw Mings Stones Trippier Phillips Rice Grealish Mount Sterling Kane
Croatia News Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns
Expected Changes and Strategy: Livakovic should be starting in at goal, while, Vrsljko, Vida, Calet Car and Barisic could form the line of defence. Kovacic and Brozovic could feature in at midfield. Rebic, Modricnd Perisic could start higher up the pitch. Petkovic could lead the attack up top.
Croatia Starting XI (Likely)
Livkovic Vrsljko Vida Caleta Car Barisic Kovacic Brozovic Rebic Modric Perisic Petkovic
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Harry Kane can play a pivotal role in the forward line for England. Kane registered 23 goals and 14 assists from 35 appearances in the league for Spurs last season. He can be added to the ENG vs CRO Dream11 Team as well.
Luka Modric is expected to be the anchor in the midfield region for Croatia. Modric bagged five goals and three assists from 35 appearances in La Liga for Real Madrid this season. He also has a pass accuracy of 90% in the process.
Differential Picks
Mason Mount was one of the standouts of the season for Chelsea, and is expected to play as the number 10 for England. Mount netted six goals, and also had five assists from the 36 appearances last season.
Ante Rebic can prove to be the danger man for Croatia. Rebic scored 11 goals, and also hs four assists from 27 appearances in the league this season for Milan.
GK: J Pickford DEF: L Shaw, B Barisic, D Caleta Car, K Trippier MID: L Modric, I Perisic, D Rice, M Mount FOR: A Rebic, H Kane
Both sides have some serious heavyweights and it could turn out to be a closely contested addair. That being said, the ENG vs CRO Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a draw here.