Russia 2018 World Cup: Croatia Reach Final For The First Time As England Will Contend For Bronze With Belgium

England, not disgraced but would have to wait another four years to realise their World Cup dreams after losing 1-2 to Croatia.
In the first half, the first-time finalists were well dominated over by England during which they netted the opening goal through Kieran Trippier's free-kick in 5th minutes.
Upon their return from break, that changed as they dragged the match into extra-time after Perisic scored the equalizer in 68th minutes.

Mario Mandzukic nets the winning goal that sent Croatia to the final

Croatian finally booked ther place in the final when Mario Mandzukic drilled a left footed shot from the area in 109th minutes.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane had a brilliant chance to double the lead for England in 29th minutes from Linguard's pass but failed to net a goal for England.
England tried to undo their opponents lead but that did not yield as the match ended at the referee's whistle.
The Three Lions are yet to reach the final of the world in 52 years, and will face Belgium for Bronze on Saturday, as Croatia will meet France in the final on Sunday July 15.