England’s possible routes to the World Cup final with dates and kick-off times

Thomas Tuchel is hoping to mastermind England to World Cup glory (Picture: Getty)

England will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 with preparations well underway for their group stage opener against Croatia on June 17.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have further Group L games against Ghana and Panama on the horizon in what, on paper at least, seems a favourable draw.

But should England progress as group winners, as expected, their potential run through the knockout stages is anything but straightforward.

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