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England XI vs Croatia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today

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Smith, D. (2026, November 12). England XI vs Croatia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/england-xi-vs-croatia-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-nations-league-2026-today-b1304147.html

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England is set to face Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:45pm GMT for a Nations League match. Harry Kane is expected to lead the attack following his recent Ballon d'Or win, while the squad includes first-time senior call-ups for Dan Burn, James Hill, and Jobe Bellingham. Manager Thomas Tuchel must navigate several absences due to injury, including Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa, while deciding between starting keepers Jordan Pickford and James Trafford. The report focuses on predicted lineups and tactical choices regarding the defensive reshuffle and right-wing options.
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Harry Kane became the most-capped men’s player in the history of the England national team during a Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The 33-year-old striker, who was recently crowned the Ballon d’Or winner, earned his 126th appearance, officially overtaking the long-standing record of former goalkeeper Peter Shilton. Before the match, Prince William led a series of tributes at the stadium, where a giant banner featuring Kane and the words "England’s Finest" was raised. The Bayern Munich forward, who also holds the record for the most goals for the Three Lions with 91, celebrated the milestone on the pitch accompanied by his four children. England secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Kane scoring a goal from the penalty spot to help the team book a place in the Nations League quarterfinals. This achievement follows a career spanning eleven years since his debut in 2015.

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Evening StandardThis outlet12 Nov

England is set to face Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:45pm GMT for a Nations League match. Harry Kane is expected to lead the attack following his recent Ballon d'Or win, while the squad includes first-time senior call-ups for Dan Burn, James Hill, and Jobe Bellingham. Manager Thomas Tuchel must navigate several absences due to injury, including Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa, while…

England XI vs Croatia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today (this article)12 articles from Evening Standard on this story
BBC12 Nov

This personal opinion piece provides player ratings for England's Nations League victory over Croatia, where Harry Kane scored his 92nd goal for the country from a penalty. The author evaluates the team's performance, highlighting Morgan Rogers' third senior goal and the return of Declan Rice from injury. Specific ratings are assigned to the starting eleven and substitutes, including a low score for Jarell Quansah…

Kane scores winner but who else made an impression? England player ratings →3 articles from BBC on this story
Al Jazeera13 Nov

England defeated Croatia 2-1 at Wembley on Thursday to secure a place in the Nations League quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. Harry Kane scored a penalty to secure his record-breaking 126th cap and 92nd international goal, while Morgan Rogers provided the opening goal in the 24th minute. The report focuses on England's improved defensive stability compared to their previous 7-0 loss and highlights…

Harry Kane breaks caps record as England reach Nations League knockouts →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Daily Mail13 Nov

Prince William joined teammates and former players to honor Harry Kane as he reached a record-breaking 126th cap for England against Croatia. The 33-year-old striker surpassed Peter Shilton as the nation's most capped player and currently holds the record for most goals with 91, nearly doubling the totals of Wayne Rooney and Sir Bobby Charlton. The report highlights the ceremonial tributes, including a framed shirt…

Prince William leads tributes to Harry Kane as England captain breaks appearance record with 126th cap: Royal presents star with shirt marking occasion as Wembley celebrates milestone →

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Thursday’s 2-1 victory over the Croats at Wembley means England head to Madrid for a winner-takes-all affair where the winner will finish top of their Nations League group, likely providing an easier opponent for the quarter-finals in March.
Whoever wins between England and Spain this weekend will finish top of their Nations League group, and with it an easier quarter-final opponent in March.
Midfielders Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice boast 60 and 80 caps at the ages of 23 and 27, respectively, and Kane said on Wednesday: “Look at how young they are, I will try and give them a good number to catch.”
The Three Lions captain will move clear of Peter Shilton as his country’s most-capped men’s player of all time on his 126th senior appearance, while also showcasing his newly-won Ballon d’Or award.
All eyes will be on Harry Kane tonight as England host Croatia in their penultimate Nations League game.
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he has no release clause in his England contract but insists he will not follow after Mauricio Pochettino and leave international football mid-contract to take a high-profile club role.
The Three Lions captain will move clear of Peter Shilton as his country’s most-capped men’s player of all time on his 126th senior appearance, while also showcasing his newly-won Ballon d’Or award.
He will do so 17 days after beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or aged 33 years young, crowned the best footballer in the world.
Kane will overtake Peter Shilton to become the all-time most-capped player for the national team on Thursday when he earns his 126th appearance by leading England out against Croatia in the Nations League.
Kane is set to start against Croatia in the Nations League and, in doing so, will make his 126th appearance and overtake Peter Shilton to become the most-capped men’s player in the history of the national team.
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Arsenal Croatia England Rijeka Three Lions

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Tuchel PERSON · 5× England GPE · 3× Arsenal ORG · 2× Burn PERSON · 2× Croatia GPE · 2× Jude Bellingham PERSON · 2× Kane PERSON · 2× Ngumoha PERSON · 2× Peter Shilton PERSON · 1× Three Lions ORG · 1×

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Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa will not be available for the Croatia game, but is expected to return to full training ahead of Sunday’s trip to Spain. He has been following his own individualised programme while the rest of the squad train at Tottenham’s Hotspur Way. Tuchel must decide whether to hand Hill a senior debut or reshuffle his defence with Ben White coming in at right-back, thus allowing Jarell Quansah to partner Burn in the middle.
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The Three Lions captain will move clear of Peter Shilton as his country’s most-capped men’s player of all time on his 126th senior appearance, while also showcasing his newly-won Ballon d’Or award.

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The Three Lions captain will move clear of Peter Shilton as his country’s most-capped men’s player of all time on his 126th senior appearance, while also showcasing his newly-won Ballon d’Or award. asserted
captain → move → award
Kane is expected to lead Thomas Tuchel’s attack as usual against a team that were thrashed 7-0 by England in Rijeka last month, supported by Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and potentially Rio Ngumoha. asserted
that → expect → Gordon
Manchester City centre-back Marc Guehi was assessed over the weekend after being substituted with a hip injury at half-time of Saturday’s defeat by Nottingham Forest and has since pulled out of the England squad. asserted
Guehi → assess → squad
Tuchel called up Dan Burn in his place, having also now handed a first senior call-up to Bournemouth’s James Hill. asserted
Tuchel → call → Hill
Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa will not be available for the Croatia game, but is expected to return to full training ahead of Sunday’s trip to Spain. He has been following his own individualised programme while the rest of the squad train at Tottenham’s Hotspur Way. Tuchel must decide whether to hand Hill a senior debut or reshuffle his defence with Ben White coming in at right-back, thus allowing Jarell Quansah to partner Burn in the middle. asserted
Quansah → expect → middle
The injured Bukayo Saka and Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke are not in the squad this month, with Tuchel explaining that he sees his right-wing options as being Ngumoha, Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White and Josh King. asserted
he → explain → options
He, King and veteran Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are the only uncapped players called up by Tuchel. asserted
He → call → Tuchel
Tuchel has a choice to make between Jordan Pickford and James Trafford over who to start in goal. asserted
Tuchel → have → goal
Both were handed two games each during the last extended international break. asserted
Both → hand → break
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