Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has revealed his side were motivated by the English press' lack of respect towards them ahead of Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final.
Modric - who was absolutely imperious in Moscow - helped his side to a 2-1 extra time win over the Three Lions, who will head home with their heads held high after forcing an unexpected path to the last four of the tournament for the first time since 1990.
Kieran Trippier's wonderful free kick put England ahead on the night within five minutes, but Ivan Perisic's second half equaliser sent the game into an additional period.