England vs Croatia: 3.45am MYT Kick-Off as Kane Eyes Record 126th Cap

England vs Croatia is scheduled for 3.45am Malaysian time on Friday, 13 November 2026, at Wembley Stadium. England can secure a UEFA Nations League quarter-final place by avoiding defeat. Captain Harry Kane could also make history: if he plays, he will earn his 126th senior cap and become England’s most-capped men’s player. englandfootball.com

Latest News: Kane One Appearance From the Record

Kane drew level with former goalkeeper Peter Shilton on 125 appearances in the previous international window. A start or an appearance off the bench at Wembley would take him past that mark. The milestone depends on him playing; being named in the squad alone does not count as a cap. englandfootball.com

There are new faces in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, too. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham midfielder Josh King received their first senior call-ups. Jobe joins his older brother Jude in the squad for the first time, adding another point of interest when the team sheet is announced. westeurope.englandfootball.com

Group Standings: A Draw Is Enough for England

Ahead of England vs Croatia, Spain lead Group A3 with 12 points and have already qualified for the quarter-finals. England sit second on nine points, with Croatia on three and Czechia still without a point. A win or a draw at Wembley would send England through with a game to spare. UEFA.com

Croatia must win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. They can still avoid direct relegation with a draw if Czechia lose to Spain, so the other group fixture matters even if they fail to take all three points at Wembley. UEFA.com

Match Preview: Croatia Face a Defensive Test

England won the previous meeting 7-0 in Rijeka in October. That result puts Croatia’s response under the spotlight in England vs Croatia. UEFA highlighted defenders Joško Gvardiol and Luka Vušković in its preview as coach Slaven Bilić looks for an improvement at the back. For England, the immediate prize is qualification before the trip to Madrid. UEFA.com

Next Fixture: Spain Away on Monday Morning MYT

After England vs Croatia, Tuchel’s side are scheduled to face Spain at the Metropolitano in Madrid at 3.45am Malaysian time on Monday, 16 November. Both England fixtures kick off at the same time for Malaysian viewers, with each falling on the morning after its European match date. England Football Learning

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