Russia Vs Croatia

FIFA World Cup 2018: Captain Luka Modric hopes for fairytale finish in Russia, wants to lead Croatia to title

Modric said: “Playing for my team is a great honour and a pleasure, but to win the World Cup with Croatia is almost unthinkable, like the most beautiful fairytale! It would be incredible to lift the trophy as captain.”

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev declares himself fit ahead of quarter-final clash against Croatia

Alan Dzagoev has not played since leaving the pitch after 23 minutes with a hamstring injury during the tournament opener against Saudi Arabia last month.