England striker Peter Crouch insists he would be happy to named as the team's sole striker in the key Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday.

Steve McClaren's side need to win or draw to secure a spot in the finals next year and with Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen both ruled out, much of the team's attacking focus will fall on the Liverpool man.

There have even been suggestions that, despite calling up Tottenham's Darren Bent as an extra forward, McClaren may choose to deploy Crouch ahead of a midfield five.

If he does, Crouch will be pleased to lead the line.

"If that is the case then fine," Crouch said today. "I've done it before and I've done it for England. There are attacking players in the side who can join up with you and link the play."

David Beckham was the provider of the cross from which Crouch scored against Austria in Friday night's friendly but after an otherwise disappointing performance he may face a challenge for his place on the right of midfield.

Crouch, 26, said: "We've got a lot of quality in the side and creativity and I've been lucky enough to be on the end of a lot of set-pieces and crosses from David.

"But Shaun Wright-Phillips, if selected, is another creative player. Any one of the midfielders are capable of creating goals."

Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has promised a clean fight but admits his side would settle for a draw, a result which would see Steve McClaren's side join the Croatians at the finals.

The former West Ham and Everton player insists there will be no skulduggery involved should the game finish in stalemate.

 "I think a point at Wembley is a good result," said the 39-year-old. "But no-one can adjust themselves to play for a single point.

"So if we manage to get a draw we would be happy. But if that happens, I guarantee everything will be clean."

"We are coming to Wembley to play a serious match," he added. "We want to play our own style as it will be a huge experience for every single Croatian player.

"It is a dream of every football player to play at Wembley, and we'll do our best to present ourselves in the best possible way."