Relentless Rebic perfect for Croatian counter


Soccer Football - World Cup - Semi Final - Croatia v England - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 11, 2018 Croatia's Ante Rebic in action with England's Ashley Young REUTERS/Carl Recine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Almost all the focus for Croatia ahead of Sunday's World Cup final is on how Luka Modric can unlock France with his defence-splitting passes, but another player who saves his best for the big stage is Croatian dynamo Ante Rebic.

On the biggest occasion in their history, in a match where they are huge underdogs to win their first World Cup crown, Croatia will need their big-game players to step up.

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