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Luka Modric revealed that Croatia spent the hours leading up to the victory in the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Russia.
The former star of Tottenham is presented as a possible Golden Ball winner for his outstanding performance in Russia.
Zlatko Dalic's team faces England in Moscow on Wednesday to have the right to face Belgium or France in the final on Sunday
and Modric admitted that he has joins his teammates to win the Swedish Lions 3-0 win on Saturday afternoon on TV.
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Modric said: We have seen how much they are strong.
"We are expecting a very difficult and demanding match, like everyone in the World Cup."
"We will enjoy this victory, but then we will prepare." how England is strong at parts and we wi It will have to do better because against Russia we conceded a goal like this
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"I do not know think about the golden balloon.Honest, the most important is the success of the team, to do something big.
"It's already big, but we can do more. Individual rewards are not important to me.
"Yes, they are precious, but I do not think about them, I focus only on the idea of bringing home a medal, so we'll see."
of their knockout knockout games after 120 grueling minutes against Denmark and Russia.
And Modric gave a little help to England admitting that they felt the rhythm.
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The Real Madrid midfielder said: "C & # 39, is difficult, there are injured players.
"I agree, we should have finished the match against Russia earlier. We had opportunities and then we allowed them to equalize because of a small drop in concentration.
"I think we played a good game, we were better than them
" But the two games in six days, each lasting 120 minutes, are difficult. We must pay tribute to our efforts and our character.
"That makes us proud. It's a tough trip. We have all the predispositions to do well – an excellent headquarters, a great team and a good atmosphere. I hope we can win the final.
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Danijel Subasic, Monaco goalkeeper, was again the hero of Croatia
Subasic , who kept three shots on goal against Denmark, saved another against Russia – despite a hamstring injury in the 90th minute.
He should be fit to face England and he said: told the coach not to get me out of the game.
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"I told him to play on one leg if necessary, I did not want anyone else to come.
"I am proud, happy and full of pleasure. We will all praise that, but we want to do something more.
"The English have a good team, but when we play as a team we are better."
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