Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named the man of the match as his side defeated Russia on penalties in Sochi on Saturday.
Croatia qualified for the World Cup semi-finals by defeating hosts Russia and will now face England for a place in the final.
Modric spent the whole 120 minutes on the pitch, assisted with one goal and scored a spot kick during the penalty shootout.
Croatia will next face England at Moscow’s Luzhinki Stadium on Wednesday in the semi-finals.
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