GOOD AFTERNOON
Welcome to our live blog of Croatia u21s v England u21s
Aidy Boothroyd’s side clash with the Croatians, in the last game of their European Under-21 Championship group stage campaign today in Slovenia.
The Young Lions have had a disappointing tournament so far after losing their opening two games.
Croatia will be looking to seal their qualification to the knockout stages with another win after beating Switzerland 3-2 on Sunday, however England could still progress with a dominant score line.
England have been dealt a double blow as Callum Hudson-Odoi has returned to Chelsea due to a shoulder injury, and Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe is also a doubt due to fitness concerns.
Eddie Nketiah will lead the line at the Bonifika stadium, having recently broken the scoring record with 16 goals for the Under-21s.
The Croatians are expected to start Dario Vizinger as a lone striker after he scored in their 3-2 win on Sunday.
The Wolfsberger forward will be supported by midfielder Nikola Moro who also netted in that crucial victory over the Swiss.
Goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski is expected to continue in goal after he replaced Adrian Semper, who was dropped after their defeat to Portugal in their opening game.
