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.
England haven’t won anything yet – Young
Ashley Young insists there is no point in England celebrating setting up a World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they ‘haven’t won anything yet’.
Rakitic is in career-best form – Dalic
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.
Henderson hopeful over fitness for Croatia clash
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopeful over his fitness ahead of his team’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia.
WC win would be crazier than 1966 triumph – Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has no doubt that winning the 2018 World Cup would result in his players being even more revered than those who guided the country to their last success in 1966.
Lukaku, Hazard, De Bruyne in Team of the Quarter-Finals
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of the quarter-finals as Belgium stars Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne steal the show, writes DEAN WORKMAN.