Zlatko Dalic

Luka Modric Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic feels the year belongs to Luka Modric, even if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the world's best.

Nikola Kalinić If they can limit the influence of Lionel Messi, Croatia feel they are equipped to beat Argentina at the World Cup, Mateo Kovacic has said.

Zlatko Dalic After leading Croatia to the final of Russia 2018, Zlatko Dalic says he is the second best coach in the world.

Zlatko Dalic Croatia might make "some tweaks" when they line up against Argentina but head coach Zlatko Dalic said there would be no major changes.

Luka Modric Cristiano Ronaldo was called an "egoist" by Zlatko Dalic for not attending Thursday's UEFA ceremony, but the Croatian has now apologised.

Zlatko Dalic Croatia have taken drastic action following poor results and fired coach Ante Cacic, with Zlatko Dalic coming in for their final qualifier.

Zlatko Dalic After England captain Harry Kane turned Sunday's game around and relegated Croatia from League A, Zlatko Dalic said his side were tired.

Luka Modric Spain hammered Croatia 6-0 in the Nations League in September, but Luka Modric and Zlatko Dalic are not hunting for revenge in Zagreb.

Ivan Rakitic Zlatko Dalic will be without key midfielder Ivan Rakitic for the Nations League clash away to England, the Croatia coach said.

Mario Mandzukic The Opta stats as Didier Deschamps guides France to a first World Cup triumph since 1998.