England predicted line-up for World Cup opener against Croatia
England's national football team is preparing for their World Cup opener against Croatia. Manager Thomas Tuchel has finalized his squad selection, sparking debate over the exclusion of several high-profile players.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and England's squad selection is a significant point of interest for international football fans.
England 's quest to end a painful 60-year wait for World Cup glory begins against a Croatia side that helped prolong that dream by eliminating them in the 2018 semifinals in Russia.
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