World Cup: Croatia break England hearts to reach the final

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Mario Mandzukic Croatia 2 England 1 World Cup
Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic scores the extra-time winner against England in the semi-final
(Image credit: Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images)

Croatia 2 England 1 (after extra-time)

England’s dream of reaching the World Cup final has been crushed after losing in extra-time against Croatia in Moscow.

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