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Tactical switch transforms Croatia from zero to hero

Croatian players celebrate Mario Mandzukic goal against England. [Photo/Courtesy]

Croatia ruthlessly exposed England’s limitations in the second half of the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday as Zlatko Dalic’s side fought back to secure a famous 2-1 extra-time victory.

While it is players who win matches there can be little doubt that a tactical switch from the canny Dalic transformed the game.

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