Fate’s showdown—the Three Lions’ revenge moment is here

Brothers, this match between England and Croatia is definitely the most talked-about game in this World Cup’s group stage. Not for anything else—just for those two words: revenge.

In the 2018 Russia World Cup semi-final, England were already broken through by Trippier’s free kick within the first 5 minutes. And the whole of Britain was shouting, “Football’s coming home.” What happened next? Perišić leveled it up, Modrić struck the winner in extra time, and England were overturned 1-2—watching Croatia march into the final by stepping on their shoulders. For England fans, that match is a scar that still hasn’t fully healed.

Earlier, in the 2008 European Championship qualifiers, England just needed a draw at home in the last round to advance. But Croatia, who had already secured qualification, smashed them 3-2 and sent them out of the tournament altogether. Croatia always goes for England when it’s the most painful—this grudge hasn’t been brewing for just a day or two.

Eight years have passed. England have gone from Southgate to Tuchel, and Kane has gone from a Tottenham youngster to a Bayern legend. On Croatia’s side, Modrić is already 40 and still on the pitch. This could be England’s best chance to complete their revenge. If they miss this one, who knows how long they’ll have to wait for the next. Even Kane said it himself: “That match was painful, but in football, you can’t always get what you want.” Now the opportunity is right in front of them—there’s no reason the Three Lions should let it slip away.

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