England will travel to Rijeka on Saturday to face Croatia in a Nations League showdown.
Both teams have three points after winning one game and losing another.
The Three Lions head into the match after beating Czechia 2-0 in Prague. Croatia, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Spain in Seville.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage looks at five key talking points ahead of the game.
Can England get another win?
England will want another victory after their 2-0 win over Czechia.
The result in Prague gave the Three Lions a strong response after their opening Nations League defeat to Spain.
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring before Harry Kane added England’s second goal.
Now, England will look to build on that performance against Croatia.
The game could prove difficult, especially with Croatia playing at home. However, another victory would put England in a strong position in the group.
Can Kane keep scoring?
Harry Kane remains one of England’s biggest threats whenever he takes the field.
The striker scored against Czechia and has also found the net in each of his last five away games for England.
Kane also scored twice when England last faced Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.
His experience against Croatia could prove important again. He knows their defenders and understands the challenge they can create.
England will hope Kane can continue his scoring run and help secure another important result.
How will Croatia respond?
Croatia will be desperate to bounce back after their 4-1 defeat against Spain.
They struggled to create clear chances in Seville. Spain also controlled the game for long periods.
England cannot afford to underestimate them, though.
Croatia still have plenty of experienced players, including Luka Modric. They will want to put the Spain defeat behind them as quickly as possible.
Playing at home should also give Croatia extra motivation, despite the unusual conditions surrounding the match.
What will the atmosphere be like?
One of the most unusual aspects of this match is the lack of a normal crowd.
Croatia face a UEFA punishment, so the game will take place behind closed doors.
However, UEFA rules allow some children to attend the match.
That situation could create a very different atmosphere for both teams.
England usually play in front of large crowds and have travelling supporters behind them. It will be interesting to see whether the unusual setting affects either side.
Can England continue their good record against Croatia?
England have had some memorable games against Croatia over the years.
The most famous is probably the 2018 World Cup semi-final, when Croatia beat England 2-1 after extra-time.
Since then, though, England have not lost to Croatia in their last four meetings. Their most recent game ended in a 4-2 England win at the 2026 World Cup.
Kane scored twice in that match, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also got on the scoresheet.
Of course, past results do not guarantee anything in football, but England will be hoping their recent record against Croatia can continue.
What can we expect?
There are plenty of things to look out for when Croatia and England meet.
England will want another win after beating Czechia, while Croatia will be looking to recover from their heavy defeat against Spain.
Kane’s form will also be something to watch, especially after he scored in the last game.
The unusual atmosphere could make things interesting as well. With both teams currently on three points, this is an important game for both sides.
Hopefully, it can be another entertaining match between two teams that have produced some memorable games in the past.
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