Luka Modric reveals that the Croatian team was stuck on television watching England before the quarter-finals match of the 2018 World Cup



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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.



Luka Modric of Croatia recognizes fans after his team's victory over Russia

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



Vedran Corluka, Luka Modric and Mario Mandzukic of Croatia celebrate

"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.



Luka Modric of Croatia attends the press conference the victory against Russia

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.



Harry Maguire, of England, celebrates his first goal

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.



Igor Akinfeev, of Russia, greets Danijel Subasic, from Croatia, shooting on goal

"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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