Croatia vs Albania - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as Modric and Co look to record first win after Spain loss

Croatia have made three changes to the side that lost to Spain with Ivan Perisic, Bruno Petkovic and Josip Juranovic coming in for Marin Pongracic, Josip Stanisic and Ante Budimir.

Ahead of their must-win game against Albania you would have thought Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic would be fully concentrating on his opponents.

However, he aimed a dig at England during his pre-match press conference - as part of his defence of his own side after their heavy 3-0 loss to Spain.

He pointed out England's lack of medals and insisted that Croatia deserve 'greater respect' for what they have achieved.

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Looks like a glorious day in Hamburg with fans making their way to the Volksparkstadion in the sunshine.

Fans have been enjoying some pre-match drinks, getting their faces and bodies painted in their country's national flag while one Albanian got himself a picture with Ivana Knoll - the Croatian model who became a sensation during the 2022 World Cup.

Croatia got all the way to the semi-finals in Qatar but could be in serious danger of getting eliminated at the group stage if the result doesn't go their way today.

Albania showed against Italy they can cause some problems and their fans will be confident of pulling an upset this afternoon.

Spain top the group after their brilliant 3-0 victory over a difficult Croatian side on Saturday.

They are ahead of Italy on goal difference, after the reigning holders came from behind to beat Albania.

Remember though, the top two teams in each group and the best four third-placed teams advance to the round of 16.

Victory today for Croatia and Albania could leave them in a good place to make it to the next round, but a draw or defeat won't do any favours going into their final group games on Monday.

Group B standings

And welcome as Mail Sport brings you live updates from Croatia's Euro 2024 clash against Albania.

All 24 teams have now played and this marks the start of the second round of group stage games.

Croatia and Albania both suffered defeat in their opening matches to Spain and Italy respectively, and in the tournament's 'Group of Death' - both sides are in desperate need of a victory if they are to have any chance of reaching the knockout phase.

Stay with us for all the team news and updates from the 2pm kick off - the first of three games today.