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England could get ‘upper hand’ in empty stadium against Croatia - Pickford

The goalkeeper thinks the Three Lions have a good opportunity in their rematch with the World Cup finalists

Playing in an empty stadium against World Cup finalist Croatia could give England an advantage, says Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

England and Croatia squared off in the World Cup semi-finals this past summer, with Croatia coming out the victor in extra time.

The teams will meet again Friday in the UEFA Nations League, with both sides looking to bounce back from a loss to Spain to open their Group 4 slates.

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However, the game will take place behind closed doors with no fans permitted into the stadium in Rijeka as Croatia serve out the second game of a two-match stadium ban.