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Croatia aims to restore pride against England at Wembley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Croatia aims to restore pride against England at Wembley

Summary

Croatia faces England at Wembley on November 12 in a UEFA Nations League match. Croatian head coach Slaven Bilić is reflecting on the team's 7-0 defeat against England last month, which still weighs on the players' minds. Bilić expressed the team's desire to demonstrate that their performance in Rijeka was an anomaly and emphasized the importance of staying in League A for the Euro 2028 qualifiers. Mateo Kovačić highlighted the need for focus and aggression, aiming to show the true strength of Croatian football., Ivan Perišić will miss the match due to suspension.

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By the Numbers

•Croatia lost 7-0 to England last month in Rijeka.
•Slaven Bilić emphasizes the need to recover from past performances.
•Mateo Kovačić seeks to showcase Croatia's true potential.
•Ivan Perišić is suspended for the match.
•Match scheduled for November 12 at Wembley.

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8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Bilić insists Croatia determined to restore pride against England

What they're saying

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Croatia boss Slaven Bilić admits the 7-0 Nations League defeat by England is still playing on his mind. England ran riot in Rijeka last month with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scoring twice and Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also on target.
— Yahoo Sports

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