New faces and familiar foes – Talking points ahead of England’s trip to Croatia

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England take on Croatia in the Nations League in Rijeka on Friday night.

The pair met less than 100 days ago in a World Cup semi-final clash which saw English hearts broken in extra-time.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the major talking points ahead of the match.

As one door closes…

There will be no supporters at Croatia's Nations League game against England on Friday.
There will be no supporters at Croatia’s Nations League game against England on Friday. (Tim Goode/PA)

Ninety three days of hurt

Gareth Southgate consoles Ashley Young after World Cup semi-final defeat.
Gareth Southgate consoles Ashley Young after World Cup semi-final defeat. (Adam Davy/PA)

Generation game

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho will be pushing to make his senior England debut.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho will be pushing to make his senior England debut. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Happy two years

Dele Alli scored as England beat Malta in Gareth Southgate's first game in charge of the Three Lions.
Dele Alli scored as England beat Malta in Gareth Southgate’s first game in charge of the Three Lions. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Hit for six

Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic saw his side thrashed by Spain in their previous Nations League outing.
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic saw his side thrashed by Spain in their previous Nations League outing. (Tim Goode/PA)

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