Old and new foes - a look at England's World Cup group

Key Highlights

• The six-time Champions League winner will captain Croatia in his final major tournament as he looks to add to his 194 caps. Backing up Modric are Manchester City's talented duo of defender Josko Gvardiol and midfielder Mateo Kovacic. Head-to-head: England have taken on Croatia three times at a major tournament, with the last encounter coming in a 1-0 England win in the Euro 2020 group stages.
• The Three Lions also took three points against Croatia in a 4-2 win at Euro 2004. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCroatia did, however, beat England in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, winning 2-1 having initially fallen a goal behind. England have only won two of their last nine group games at the World Cup against European opponents, drawing four and losing three, though they did beat Wales 3-0 most recently in 2022. PanamaAnibal Godoy currently plays for San Diego FC in the MLS []Fifa world ranking: 30Form: Panama progressed from Concacaf third round Group A, topping the pool after winning three and drawing three of their six matches against Suriname, Guatemala and El Salvador. Key men: Captain Anibal Godoy, 35, has 157 caps for his country and the defensive midfielder featured for his country when they faced England in the group stages of the 2018 World Cup. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMost of the potential Panamanian squad will be unfamiliar to the majority in the English audience, although Norwich defender Jose Cordoba will hope to be on the plane. Head-to-head: England's men have only played Panama once – in Nizhny Novgorod seven years ago.
• Gareth Southgate's Three Lions romped to a 6-1 victory, which ensured progression from Group G. Since losing to the US in 1950, England are unbeaten in their six World Cup matches against Concacaf nations with three wins and three draws in that run. Harry Kane will have particularly good memories heading into the meeting on 27 June in East Rutherford or Philadelphia.
• He scored a hat-trick in the 2018 meeting, going on to win the Golden Boot for the tournament. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGhanaAntoine Semenyo started his career with Championship side Bristol City []Fifa world ranking: 72Form: Ghana will make their fifth World Cup appearance after finishing top of their q.