Croatia has written their name in the history books by booking a place the final of the FIFA 2018 World Cup, Dalic’s men came from a goal down to defeat England 2-1 in a game that lasted for 120 minutes.

Zlatko Dalic is delighted that his team his showed strength and character in their Semi Final clash with the Three Lions. Croatia qualified for their first ever final in their fifth appearance at the World Cup finals. The win saw Croatia become the first team to come from behind in three straight knockout stage matches to advance at the World Cup.

“In 1998 I was in France for the first three games as a supporter. Everyone in Croatia remembers that game when Thuram scored and we lost 2-1. This has been the topic of discussion for the past 20 years. I remember when we celebrated Suker’s goal but as soon as we sat back down it was level.”

“Both teams have shown their qualities, we do not seek revenge, this football, this is sport, but what we have to do is focus on preparing to play our best game of the tournament in the Final.”

“What our players did today, the strength they’ve shown, the stamina, the energy levels. I wanted to substitute but no one wanted to be subbed, everybody kept saying ‘I’m ready, I can run on’. Some players played with minor injuries with which they would not have played some other games. Two players played with half a leg, but it didn’t show!”

“Nobody wanted to give in when I was preparing the first eleven, nobody wanted to say I was not ready in extra time, no one wanted to be subbed and this shows character and what makes me proud. Nobody gave up.”

Croatia will face France in the final of the competition on Sunday.

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