Croatia are among the toughest opponents England could have expected.

England coach Thomas Tuchel says England face a “difficult group” after they were drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama at next summer’s World Cup finals in North America.

Croatia are among the toughest opponents England could have expected after being drawn in Group L and will be their opening match in Toronto or Dallas on June 17.

Tuchel told the BBC: “Difficult group, difficult opener. Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations.

“Panama, I don’t know much about Panama at the moment but we will find out about it before the tournament starts, of course.”

Croatia beat England to reach the final in 2018 and progressed to the semi-finals at the 2022 tournament

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