When the Croatians faced off against hosts Russia in their quarter-final many Serbs who gathered to watch in cafes in central Belgrade were backing the Russians rather than their neighbours from the former Yugoslavia
When the Croatians faced off against hosts Russia in their quarter-final many Serbs who gathered to watch in cafes in central Belgrade were backing the Russians rather than their neighbours from the former Yugoslavia
Any mention of England's World Cup victory in 1966 sets many Scots' teeth on edge. A repeat in Russia would mean further pain
The Tottenham forward is the tournament's leading scorer with six goals
England's matches so far in Russia have attracted huge television audiences at home and wild celebrations
"They are doing fantastic. Hopefully we can get the win," Rooney said
Team manager Oliver Bierhoff wondered in a newspaper interview if Ozil should even have been taken to the tournament in Russia
Bilic told The Daily Mail Modric and fellow superstar Ivan Rakitic will pose problems for England
During the group stage in Russia, coach Zlatko Dalic said it was difficult to compare generations when events were separated by a 20-year gap.
The 32-year-old has been outstanding in his team's run to a semifinal against England in Moscow on Wednesday
Belgium goalkeeper Courtois and France stopper Lloris face busy time in semifinal