McClaren: I want Three Lions pride

STEVE McCLAREN has ordered his players to stand up and fight like men and match Croatia’s fierce patriotism tonight.

McClaren expects to face hostile fans and an excellent team in Zagreb’s Maksimir Stadium and has responded by picking as many experienced players as he can.

This looks likely to mean a new formation because the England boss is without three senior midfielders. He looks ready to line-up with three central defenders with Ashley Cole and Gary Neville as wing-backs.