England’s World Cup adventure begins with a test of its title-winning credentials, 2018 runners-up and 2022 semifinalists Croatia the opening hurdle for the Three Lions to overcome.
Now under the guidance of only a third-ever permanent foreign manager, England is seeking to end 60 years of anguish in North America. German manager Thomas Tuchel is the shepherd of an extremely talented flock, but faces the firmest challenge of his reign in Texas on Wednesday.