Dalic: England Game Could Destroy Croatia's World Cup Hopes

Despite beating Slovenia 2-1 in their final friendly, Dalic expressed concerns about facing England in their crucial first match. The Croatian coach acknowledged that a softer opening would have been preferable for a team struggling with form and fitness issues, particularly with key players like Mateo Kovacic and Josip Gvardiol returning from injury and Modric lacking match sharpness. asg-reflektory.pl