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The decision in Group A4 falls on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. England, with a hit on the Croats, also has the opportunity to take the first place of the Spaniards. The loser of the game will return to League B, however. The English threaten this scenario after the draw 0-0 in the first leg even in a draw with goals.
Also Sunday, the decision goes to another group of Eliteliga: Switzerland receives in the group A2 Belgium in Lucerne and must win in any case, in order to move the third of the alternative from the first position .
Croatia recalls World Cup
The hero of Croatia in Zagreb was Tin Jedvaj. The Bayer Leverkusen player scored his first two rounds of team jersey at the fastest time possible. He has never scored twice before in a game, said the back-end, who headed to a corner (69) and in the overtime of Abstauber (93) was on hand . Andrej Kramaric (54) had opened the scoring in the second half, Dani Ceballos (56) and Sergio Ramos (78) having awarded the penalty in the other hand.
Croatian media remembered the exploits of the World Cup. Therefore, it should work in London. After all, Croatia has already beaten England this year in a very important match. In the semifinal of the World Cup, Luka Modric and Co. is imposed 2 to 1 after an additional time. "We are playing for the win, in Russia we have beaten them, they are no better than us, we can even be favorites even if we do not play," said Jedvaj.
The 22-year-old player had come to the World Cup only to participate in a group match against Iceland. He is one of those actors to be reckoned with. In addition, when against Spain through proven forces such as Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Domagoj Vida were seen. "The best of this newly formed team will come first," said team manager Zlatko Dalic, who sees a bright future. At Wembley, you can go there without fear. "We are very motivated for this game," he said.
Spain is struggling to badess the opportunities
His opposite, Luis Enrique, was visibly displeased with the late K. o. "We knew we were in a group with two of the best teams in the world, but I'm not worried, I see areas where we need to improve, but I think today's result is totally unfair." said the former Barcelona coach. His team has created a lot of opportunities. "For some, it seemed impossible that the ball did not come in," said Enrique. But you have to accept the result like that.
The 2010 World Cup has now lost two straight defeats after losing to Croatia and defeating England 2 to 3 at home. The fact that in five games under Enrique two defeats (on three victories) sparks a whole debate in Spain. "I would like to participate in the finals, but the goal remains the European Championship in two years," said Enrique.
England shines at Rooney's farewell
England celebrated Thursday the departure of Wayne Rooney from the national team and his wild youngsters. In the 3-0 win against the United States, the former captain of the team qualified for the 120th and final time of the "Three Lions" in the second half of the match. Three days before the match against Croatia, Croatian coach Gareth Southgate trusted the youngsters and sent the most inexperienced starter to the field for 38 years. In England, only 94 international matches have been completed.
Jesse Lingard (25th), Trent Alexander-Arnold (27th) and debutant Callum Wilson (77th) scored for England. Rooney was empty, but was happy. "I've had my time, now I can sit down and watch them.England is in good hands, I've seen this week," said the 33-year-old. years.
In addition to scorers, Jadon Sancho knew how to please. Borussia Dortmund, 18, performed well on the wing and could also start against Croatia. Southgate was not surprised by the result in Zagreb. "We will not underestimate Croatia – they are now winged – it's a good match at the end of a year that was really exciting."
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