I am one of the world’s best – Lovren
Dejan Lovren described himself as ‘one of the best defenders in the world’ after he helped Croatia to a World Cup semi-final victory over England.
We don’t want to waste this opportunity – Giroud
Olivier Giroud believes a focus on mentality is the reason why this France team is different to the one that lost the European Championships final to Portugal in 2016.
Neville suspects Kane carried injury at World Cup
Gary Neville claimed England’s Harry Kane appeared to be playing with an injury throughout the World Cup knockout stages after the striker misfired in the semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Can Croatia cement their spot as the ‘Golden Generation?’
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Reaching World Cup final a ‘miracle’, says Mandzukic
Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a ‘miracle’ after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium.
England 1 Croatia 2 (AET): Five big talking points from Moscow
England will face Belgium in the third-place playoff after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Croatia, who will face France in the 2018 World Cup final.
Croatia make history to advance to World Cup final
Croatia will face France in the 2018 World Cup final after they came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in their semi-final clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Dier wary of ‘world class’ Rakitic and Modric
Eric Dier has praised Croatia duo Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric, warning that England must contain them to book a first World Cup final spot in 52 years.
Croatia vs England: Young focusing on Three Lions threat
Ashley Young wants England to focus on their own qualities ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia, rather than worry about the threat of Luka Modric.
Subasic to play through pain barrier against England
Danijel Subasic will play through the pain barrier to help Croatia achieve their dream of playing in a World Cup final this weekend.