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Croatia a better team than 1998 World Cup heroes, says Lovren following Argentina crushing

Croatia finished third at the 1998 World Cup, but the defender feels they can do better in Russia after humiliating Argentina in a 3-0 rout

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren believes his team can better the achievements of the 1998 outfit, who finished third in France.

Zlatko Dalic's men impressed in Russia Thursday, crushing Argentina 3-0 in their Group D clash.

Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic were on the scoresheet as Croatia moved into the last 16 for the first time since 1998, when Golden Boot winner Davor Suker inspired a run to third place.