Empty stands a sad sight for Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic in England stalemate
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
For all the progress made by the Three Lions in a glorious Russian summer, a familiar lack of midfield authority ultimately undid England as Croatia's Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic took control of their semi-final to come from a goal down in Moscow.
The 20-year-old has found playing time hard to come by at United this season.
The Three Lions take on the likes of Croatia and Spain in the international break.
Luke Shaw's been in fine form for club Manchester United this season.
England captain Kane ended the quadrennial tournament with six strikes to his name.
Belgium have now defeated England twice in a fortnight, having waited 82 years to beat them before winning 1-0 in their group stage encounter.
"Third and fourth place play off game is utter stupidity. Last thing any player wants," tweeted the English football legend.
High praise from the Manchester United forward, but the sentiments echo those of any entire nation.
Looks like it's not coming home after all.
