Head coach of England Gareth Southgate expressed support for his charges.
"We played extremely well in the first half. The game was powerful, we owned the ball, made the right decisions. But still, when you control the game, you have to score the second goal. In the second half we had less time with the ball. Maybe because we led, or maybe because of a lack of experience, "- quotes Southgate official website of FIFA.
"The guys wanted to get to the finals, it's crushed. But the players played well. Football players of the Croatian national team are very experienced, it played a role. I wish this team all the best. They passed a good road to the final. They showed will ".
Goal Mandzhukicha allowed the Croatian national team to secure a participation in the final duel of the world championship (2: 1).
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