Who should start England's WC opener vs Croatia? Writers pick their XIs

England finally kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday and the Sky Sports writers have been busy selecting their starting line-ups for that opening Group L clash.

Sky Sports' News senior reporter Rob Dorsett has analysed all the big selection dilemmas facing Thomas Tuchel, with the England boss still having some final calls to make around key positions in midfield, on both wings, and at the heart of the defence.