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England Handed Boost Ahead of UEFA Nations League Clash as Ivan Rakitic Is Ruled Out With Injury

Barcelona and Croatia star Ivan Rakitic has been ruled out of his country's crucial UEFA Nations League match against England due to an injury sustained in his side's victory over Spain.

Group A4 was blown wide open on Thursday evening when the Croats scored a 93rd minute to beat Spain 3-2, but it came at a price as Rakitic was forced off due to injury.

It's now been confirmed by Sky Sports News that the influential midfielder will not be available for the crucial match at Wembley that will decide which way the group will go.