The Nations League clash between Croatia and England was originally supposed to take place behind completely closed doors. However, a special UEFA rule turns the ghost game in Rijeka into an unusual setting for thousands of schoolchildren. England coach Thomas Tuchel has warned his team about the tricky atmosphere.
A top match under extraordinary circumstances: On Saturday evening, Croatia and England will battle for the top spot in Nations League Group 3 in Rijeka. Both teams go into the match level on points and could seize first place with a win — if Spain lose to the Czech Republic at the same time. What awaits the players on the pitch, however, will have little in common with an ordinary international match.
