Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

Ersin Çelik
13:4010/07/2018, Tuesday
U: 10/07/2018, Tuesday
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Croatian fans celebrate the victory against Russia in quarter Final
Croatian fans celebrate the victory against Russia in quarter Final


Danijel Subasic v England penalty takers

While the set piece has been England's most decisive weapon on their run to the semi-finals, and they won a penalty shootout to beat Colombia, Croatia will feel they have the edge if the match remains deadlocked after extra time.

Monaco goalkeeper Subasic saved three penalties in Croatia's shootout win over Denmark in the round of 16, and another in the quarter-finals as the Vatreni dramatically ousted hosts Russia on penalties.

The big Croatian looks likely to shake off the hamstring injury that hampered him against the Russians and would be an imposing figure between the sticks for England's penalty takers if a place in the final came down to spot-kicks.

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