Croatia’s success has been built on extremely hard work with a sprinkle of Modric magic and I hope they go all the way
Before the World Cup started I do not think I was alone in thinking that one of Brazil, Germany, Argentina or possibly France would be in the final. France have made it but I think very few would have guessed that Croatia would be their opponents.
It has been great watching Zlatko Dalic’s team this World Cup and one thing that stands out is their extreme work-rate. Croatia have some star players, of course they do, but this has been all about the team. Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic are important players who play for important teams in Europe but I would argue that the reason Croatia have reached the final is that the whole team have contributed. The tireless running of Ivan Perisic on the left, for example, or of Sime Vrsaljko at right-back has contributed towards opponents never being able to rest. And we cannot forget the goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, the hero of two shootouts.
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