The line-up for the England vs Croatia duel in the inaugural match of Group D Euro 2020 (Euro 2021) has been officially released. Both teams have certainly lowered their best squad.
England coach Gareth Southgate fielded Kieran Trippier to fill the left wing-back post. The Atletico Madrid player is actually used to operating in the right sector.
However, this time Trippier is plotted at left back while Kyle Walker is on the right. While the position of central defender is occupied by the duo of John Stones and Tyrone Mings.
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Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice were introduced as defensive midfielders to support Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Phil Foden through a 4-2-3-1 formation. The position of the spearhead is confirmed to still belong to Harry Kane.
In the Croatian camp, coach Zlatki Dalic played Ante Rebic as the spearhead. The AC Milan striker was supported by four midfielders at once through a 4-1-4-1 scheme.
Ivan Perisic on the left wing, Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric as central midfielders, and Andrej Kamaric on the right wing. Meanwhile, Marcelo Brozovic is plotted as a defensive midfielder.
The goalkeeper position is occupied by Dominik Livakovic, supported by a back quartet: Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Domagoj Vida and Sime Vrsaljko.
It will be interesting to see who will win the fierce duel between England and Croatia which will take place at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday (13/6).
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