WASHINGTON DC — You could feasibly plot England’s modern history through its fixtures against Croatia. They caused the end of the Steve McClaren era in 2007, the last time England failed to qualify for a major tournament. They stopped England getting to their first ever World Cup final on foreign soil in 2018. They were the second seeds in the Euro 2020 group, who England beat in their opening game to generate tournament momentum.

And they are likely to be the sternest test for Thomas Tuchel as he looks to negotiate the group stage in North America and lead England to the tournament victory he was appointed to deliver. The match will take place in Dallas or Toronto on 17 June. Croatia were one of the most difficult second seed opponents that England could have drawn. We know how this goes

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