Croatia will take on England in the 2nd semi final of the world cup 2018.
Croatia beat Russia on penalties to book a place in the semi final after 1-1 draw in regular time.
The Croatian side have been taken to penalties for two games in succession and the energy level is a huge concern with injury plying up an indication of tired legs and fatigue.
England have defied all expectations to book a place in the semi final, a side that usually struggles in the knock stages and historically never won a penalty shoot out are finding is ease in Russia.
They did knock out Sweden comfortably in the quarters and had dispatched Colombia on penalties in the round of 16 with ease.
Now will face they hardest task yet against a very technical side who posses good mid fielders.
the three lions will be the hot favorite to advance to the final but they wont earn it cheaply so expect a good resistances from the Croatia.
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There have been six meetings between the two sides, and England have dominated the meeting with four wins.
Croatia have won two of the meetings all coming in the Euro qualifiers.
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