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England lineup @ Croatia

England's predicted lineup at Croatia, Sat 3 Oct: Pickford; James, Guéhi, Konsa, Hall; Anderson, Eze; Bellingham, Rice, Alexander-Arnold; Kane. An early pick from 5 fans, updated 2 Oct, 10:02 UK, so it may still change.

Source · 5 fans · Early
4-2-3-15 predictions
Pickford
James
Guéhi
Konsa
Hall
Anderson
Eze
Bellingham
Rice
Alexander-Arnold
Kane

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England predicted lineup vs Croatia

EARLY CROWD

England are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Croatia in the Nations League: J. Pickford in goal, a back four of R. James, M. Guéhi, E. Konsa and L. Hall, and H. Kane leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKJ. Pickford
  2. RBR. James
  3. CBM. Guéhi
  4. CBE. Konsa
  5. LBL. Hall
  6. CDME. Anderson
  7. CDME. Eze
  8. CAMJ. Bellingham
  9. CAMD. Rice
  10. CAMT. Alexander-Arnold
  11. STH. Kane

Team news

  • 6 changes vs the last England lineup: Pickford, James, Konsa, Eze, Bellingham and Rice in, J. Trafford, T. Chalobah, M. Lewis-Skelly, B. Saka, M. Rogers and A. Gordon out.

Early crowd pick from 5 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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T. Tuchel, England manager
Head Coach
T. Tuchel
GermanySince Jan 2025
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 7 of last 9
4-2-3-1
78%
4-1-2-3
11%
4-1-4-1
11%

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What is England's predicted lineup?
England are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Croatia in the Nations League: J. Pickford in goal, a back four of R. James, M. Guéhi, E. Konsa and L. Hall, and H. Kane leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): J. Pickford, R. James, M. Guéhi, E. Konsa, L. Hall, E. Anderson, E. Eze, J. Bellingham, D. Rice, T. Alexander-Arnold, H. Kane.
Who started England's last match?
England's starting XI on 29 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Nations League (4-2-3-1): J. Trafford, T. Alexander-Arnold, T. Chalobah, M. Guéhi, L. Hall, E. Anderson, M. Lewis-Skelly, B. Saka, M. Rogers, A. Gordon, H. Kane.
What was England's last result?
England beat Czech Republic 2–0 on 29 Sept 2026.
When did England last win?
England last won on 29 Sept 2026, beating Czech Republic 2–0.
Who takes penalties for England?
D. Calvert-Lewin is England's first choice penalty taker, with B. Saka next in line.
Who has made the most starts for England this season?
H. Kane leads with 8 starts for England across all competitions this season.
What formation does England use most often?
England have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 9 matches this season.
Which England goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jordan Pickford has made the most starts as goalkeeper for England this season, starting 7 matches.
Which England defender has started the most this season?
Marc Guéhi has made the most starts as defender for England this season, starting 8 matches.
Which England midfielder has started the most this season?
Elliot Anderson has made the most starts as midfielder for England this season, starting 8 matches.
Which England forward has started the most this season?
Harry Kane has made the most starts as forward for England this season, starting 8 matches.
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