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Croatia braves English fight to qualify for World Cup final

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates scoring their second goal. [Photo/Reuters]

Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time after an extra-time goal from Mario Mandzukic gave them a 2-1 win over England in their semi-final on Wednesday.

Ivan Perisic headed the ball into the area, the England defence hesitated and Mandzukic drove his finish past keeper Jordan Pickford with 11 minutes of extra time left to earn them a place in Sunday’s final against France.

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