Croatian 'miracle' down to team work and unity, says Dalic


Soccer Football - World Cup - Croatia Press Conference - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 12, 2018 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic during the press conference REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Croatia's fairytale run to the World Cup final is a footballing "miracle" built on a foundation of teamwork and unity which has seen them outlast sides reliant on brilliant individual talent, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday.

Wednesday's 2-1 victory over England in Moscow sent the Croatians into Sunday's final against France, a third straight knockout match in which they had been forced to play extra time.

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