Croatia vs England LIVE: Nations League result, latest updates and reaction

England are in Rijeka this evening to continue their Nations League campaign against Croatia

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England continue their 2026/27 Nations League campaign in Rijeka this evening. The Three Lions travel to Croatia hoping to build on Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic to further show there will be no lasting hangover from finishing third at the World Cup earlier in the summer.

Thomas Tuchel's side should be in good spirits at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, though the game is scheduled to be played behind closed doors. However, the stadium could be almost full despite the UEFA ban as part of a punishment handed down to Croatia following sanctions that date back to March 2025, and incidents involving fans around matches against France in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.

Today marks a second homecoming for Slaven Bilic after replacing Zlatko Dalic as Croatia head coach in the summer and he will keen for an immediate response from his side after their 4-1 loss to reigning world champions Spain in midweek. Follow Croatia vs England LIVE below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, with expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith.

Croatia vs England latest news

Live updates

Score prediction

England were decent, if unspectacular, in their win over the Czechs and this evening's clash does provide a step up in opposition.

The World Cup showdown just three and a half months ago suggests there will be plenty of chances and we think the Three Lions will edge it, just.

England to win, 3-2.

Croatia team news

Luka Modric is set to return to the Croatia starting XI against England after being partially rested in the loss to Spain.

Martin Baturina is also expected to be upgraded from a bench role, likely taking up a position on the left-hand side.

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England team news: Konsa fit

Ezri Konsa has recovered from the minor injury that forced him to miss the 2-0 win over the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.

However, the Arsenal defender may not earn an immediate recall to the starting lineup after Thomas Tuchel's admission over Marc Guehi's role.

Elsewhere, Jordan Pickford is set to return in goal and Jude Bellingham could reclaim his place in the No10 role.

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How to watch Croatia vs England

TV channel: In the UK, Croatia vs England in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 4.15pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 5pm kick-off.

Live stream: Catch the game live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration.

Live blog: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert insight and analysis from England correspondent Dom Smith.

Croatia vs England LIVE!

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE Nations League coverage of Croatia vs England!

It's matchday three of the 2026/27 Nations League and this evening will see the latest instalment of the Croatia and England rivalry.

A tough game away in Rijeka awaits the Three Lions, even if the game is supposed to be played behind closed doors.

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 5pm BST from the Stadion HNK Rijeka. Stick with us!