Croatia have to go through two long games through the shootout in the knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup. However, Vatreni still has the remaining power to face England in the semi-finals.

Zlatko Dalic's lead squad had to fight until the penalty shoot-out to get rid of Denmark and Russia respectively in the last 16 and quarter-finals.

Dalic admitted the 120 minute match was very draining and emotionally charged. However, he is optimistic foster children still have energy left to undergo the last two games in the semifinals against England and advanced to the final.

"We still have the energy left to fight England." We do not want to stop, we will try to play our best game, "Dalic said.

The Croatian coach had time to shed tears after the match. this is the first time Croatia have played in the semi-finals since the World Cup since 1998.

"They advanced to the semifinals through Sweden, they were better inhabited by passionate young players, a team that had an attacking character."

Dalic deserves pride, because Croatia inhabited qualified players in all lines. The figure Modric, Mandzukic, Kharamaric, Perisic, and Ivan Karitic is not likely to be a stumbling block for The Three Lions.

However, Dalic did not want to underestimate the British who successfully conquered a team of militant classmates Sweden with a score of 2-0

Dalic did not close his eyes, England is so impressive. The young English players are not at all awkward to play on the stage terakbar whose pressure is clearly much heavier than in the league. "Their young players are great, but I make sure we still have excess energy," Dalic said.

Players prediction:

Croatia: Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic; Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, Ante Rebic; Mario Mandzukic

England: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli, Jordan Henderson, Ashley Young; Jesse Lingard, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane