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England makes multiple changes for Nations League match against Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

England makes multiple changes for Nations League match against Croatia

Summary

England has made several changes to its starting lineup for the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia at Stadion HNK Rijeka. Jude Bellingham, Ezri Konsa, Jordan Pickford, Alex Scott, and Jarell Quansah have all been included, with Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to the bench. The match is played behind closed doors due to sanctions on the Croatian Football Association, although a group of local schoolchildren and England fans will still be in attendance. Luka Modric captains the Croatian side, marking 20 years since his debut against England.

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•Jude Bellingham starts at number 10 for England.
•Ezri Konsa partners Marc Guehi in defense.
•Jordan Pickford returns as England's goalkeeper.
•The match is played behind closed doors due to sanctions.
•Luka Modric leads Croatia, marking a significant anniversary.

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3:18 PMYahoo Sports — England ring changes for Nations League clash with Croatia

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Jude Bellingham, Ezri Konsa, Jordan Pickford, Alex Scott and Jarell Quansah came into England’s starting XI for the Nations League match in Croatia. Trent Alexander-Arnold was one of the players to make way, returning to the bench after making his first start in over a year against Czechia on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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