Ante Cacic names an unchanged starting XI from their victory over Turkey. Dario Srna arrived in the locker room following their opener to the tragic news that his dad had passed away, but the skipper remains in the team today as per his late father's wishes. It promises to be an emotional match for Shakhtar full-back, who has the full support of his team-mates rallying behind him. Luka Modrid and Milan Badelj continue their partnership in midfield, with the formidable trio of Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic and Ivan Perisic supporting striker Mario Mandzukic who leads the line.
Pavel Vrba makes a pair of changes to his side following a narrow defeat to Spain in their opening match.