Pre-match info England - Croatia 12/07/2018
The matches in the quarterfinals have passed with two teams under the scenario is not the same. While Croatia had to spend 120 minutes in front of the Russian host and only qualified for the semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out, the English had a relatively leisurely game against Sweden. Maguire's and Alli's goals and missed opportunities showed the strength of the Three Lions.
The match for Russia is also the second time in a row that Croatia have had 120 minutes to go. The physical decline after two consecutive protracted battles was clearly not a good preparation for Croatia against Britain. Remember that England is the pinnacle of Croatia when they won four of six clashes between the two teams.
At the tournament in Russia, the three are also showing a bright face, prominent role of striker Harry Kane. Tottenham Hotspur are leading the list of bombs in the 2018 World Cup with 6 goals. However, two factors scored for the 'Three Masters' against Sweden are not so prominent names - Harry Maguire and Alli. This shows that the game of England is not easy to "catch" and they have many secret weapons in the war with Croatia.
With Croatia they are highly regarded in the midfield with the arrival of Modric - Rakitic duo. However, if you watch the match of Croatia in this year's tournament can see the physical problem is affecting quite a lot of this team. The Croatian players have shown signs of fatigue. Look at the way that they are difficult to be Danish or Russian, although it is more appreciated than these opponents.
Today's game against England promises to be even more difficult with Croatia as they are both highly fit and physically fit when they are the youngest team in the league (26 years old). ). Young and fresh in the game that Southgate coach built to help England closer to the world champion after 52 years of wear and tear wait.
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Probable teams
England (3-1-4-2): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; Henderson; Trippier, Rashford, Alli, Young; Sterling, Kane.
Croatia (4-2-3-1): Subasic, Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Modric; Brozovic, Rebic, Perisic; Mandzukic.
The door of history is coming out ahead for England if overcame Croatia in this semi-final. Since the World Cup in 1966, England have not played in the last World Cup.
With quality players and full of aspirations, England are very likely to enter the World Cup final this year. Looking at the England competition, fans can rest assured before the match against Croatia in the second semi-final.
England will still play with a familiar pattern from the beginning of the season to now is 3-1-4-2, with this scheme help England control the midfield with midfield players 5. In the ability to attack England have many options to reach the opponent's goal.
To the opponents who do not play Pressing, the England players will use the small coordination with the flexibility and technique of Sterling hit the center. When the deadlock in front of the players to play snake and dense defense will appear many long pass for Harry Kane very strong in the air.
England's ability to score is also very good with the support of Young and Trippier on the wings, with the speed and ability to cross the ball very well will be effective attack against the team. in defense with large numbers.
With this style of play, England often enjoyed the corner in their attacking situations. Statistics of 5 matches in this year's World Cup finals, England are entitled to 29 rounds of penalty near 6 times the penalty on the battle.
On the opposite side of the pitch, though, Croatia is not a bully. Defensive play-offs by Luka Modric and Rakitic make the good old-fashioned and controlled team in the attacking situations of the opponent.
Head to England, coach Zlatko Dalic will still use the familiar 4-2-3-1 scheme. With two very good midfielders, especially Perisic with speed and technique, is Croatia's hope of attacking England's three-man defense.
Obviously this player will be well looked after in this match, but Croatia is not lacking in offensive options when they have a very good Mandzukic that will be the key card in the ball situations.
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