WORLD CUP 2018 - Quarter Final - Russia v Croatia - 7th July, 19:00 - Live on ITV

Yuri Zhirkov, who began Russia's last game at left wing-back, is ruled out with a calf problem.

Alan Dzagoev, who has not played since damaging his hamstring in the opening match, could come back into contention despite a back problem.

Croatia's Ivan Strinic appeared to be nursing an injury when he was subbed after 81 minutes against Denmark, but is expected to be available.

Mateo Kovacic, who has been troubled by a shoulder problem, should also be fit.

Whoever gets through this one won't fancy OUR BRAVE BOYS.

Its coming home, nqat.

lovely side croatia but not much up front.

Could be a close one this. Putin's boys will have been on extra good drugs this week. They've probably run to the £#%&!ing ground from their hotel.

That 40 year old centre back of theirs going to play another 120 mins without so much as needing a stretch?

i love that rugby league player they have up front. what a bruiser.

Originally Posted by armchair

i love that rugby league player they have up front. what a bruiser.

He's great isn't he. Proper old school.

Dzyuba that is. Not Mandzukic.

Originally Posted by andyroo

He's great isn't he. Proper old school.

Dzyuba that is. Not Mandzukic.

he looks like some guy just come off a building site

Just hope whoever wins comes through injury free and ready to complete the job against the preening, tattooed, shit haircut @#%&!s in midweek.

Not too arsed either way; Croatia have far too much technical ability for England, and there’s no way in Hell that Putin allows the English to beat his boys on Mother Russia’s home soil.

Originally Posted by Neo

and there’s no way in Hell that Putin allows the English to beat his boys on Mother Russia’s home soil.

What's he going to do if that scenario arises? Some strategically placed Novichok, perhaps

Originally Posted by Neo

Just hope whoever wins comes through injury free and ready to complete the job against the preening, tattooed, shit haircut @#%&!s in midweek.

Not too arsed either way; Croatia have far too much technical ability for England, and there’s no way in Hell that Putin allows the English to beat his boys on Mother Russia’s home soil.

Think you need to chill fella

England winning seems to have tipped you over the edge


Are you scottish by any chance?

'Mon the Russkies, hope they do over the Nazi lovers

Gigantic country vs piddling little Croatia.

tremendous energy levels early doors here from the russians.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

tremendous energy levels early doors here from the russians.

Thinking a good start is their best opportunity is pretty sensible tbf. I know what happened against Spain, but if Croatia score first there is a good chance this is over tbh.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

tremendous energy levels early doors here from the russians.

Proud nation, pal.

Will roll over England after dealing with these flumps.

Rabic is a £#%&!ing player

Croatia please

Croatian girls

Originally Posted by MrBishi

'Mon the Russkies, hope they do over the Nazi lovers

As the late Josip Broz might have said, #notallcroats.

Hotting up in the stadium.

These bottling balkan ballaches will spew it.

Feel the POWER of the Motherland.