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England host Croatia, then face Spain, as Brazil open vs Japan
The November international window brings England and Croatia together today, with England then facing Spain on Sunday. Brazil also opens its own window on Saturday against Japan, with five uncapped players in Carlo Ancelotti's squad.
In 30 seconds: England v Croatia, today 2:45pm ET · Spain v England, Sun 2:45pm ET · Brazil v Japan, Sat 5:15am ET · Brazil call up five debutants
England and Spain in the same week
By the numbers: 2 · big European matches in four days for England
England play twice in four days against two very different tests: a Croatia side that holds the ball, then a Spain team built on possession. It is a useful look at squad depth before the next competitive calendar starts.
Highlight: Two matches, two very different tests for England.
Brazil corner
Brazil open against Japan on Saturday at 5:15am ET and face Singapore on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5am ET. Ancelotti called up five players with no caps: Jonathan Jesus, André Luiz, Allan, Marlon Gomes and Alisson Santana.
Coming up
Fixture: Today, 2:45pm · England vs Croatia · International window
Fixture: Sat (Nov 14), 5:15am · Brazil vs Japan · International friendly
Fixture: Sun (Nov 15), 2:45pm · Spain vs England · International window
Fixture: Tue (Nov 17), 5am · Brazil vs Singapore · International friendly
PalpiGol prediction: England 2 x 0 Croatia · England's depth and home setting should let them control the pace against a Croatia side managing minutes.
All times ET. What is your take on England against Croatia? Make your prediction.
Sources: CBF; JFA; Diário do Pará; Correio; Flashscore; Agência Brasil