World Cup 2018

Croatia making the World Cup last is the most astonishing accomplishment. This is a mind blowing time for everyone in Croatia and everyone around the globe with an association with Croatia. We are just a little nation of four million individuals, yet we have enormous hearts.

Many individuals have been shocked by Croatia's outcomes, however not me. This age of the national group has not one but rather two world-class midfielders in Luka Modric, of Real Madrid, and Ivan Rakitic, of Barcelona. Together they shape the best midfield association on the planet. At that point look somewhere else in the group: Mario Mandzukic plays for Juventus, Ivan Perisic for Internazionale; you should regard players who play for these sorts of clubs.

Unmistakably Luka is a player anyone would need in their group and he has demonstrated his characteristics to the world in Russia. When you take a gander at his experience, upset by the war, it's astounding what he has achieved. He began playing at a little group in Zadar be that as it may, from that point forward, the enormous clubs didn't need him since he was thought about too little, so he went to the Bosnian class and after that Inter Zapresic. It's insane, and not what individuals expect, but rather now he is meriting the Golden Ball. His story is a tall tale truly. It will be a smash hit multi day.

How does such a little nation deliver such a significant number of sensational abilities, for example, Luka and Raketa? I don't have a clue. Perhaps God has singled out Croatians to have uncommon ability? We have great schools and great mentors – that aides – yet when you take a gander at the achievement in b-ball, handball, water polo, and individual game stars, for example, Goran Ivanisevic and Janica Kostelic, it's amazing for such a little nation, and consistently more continue developing.

Individuals continue inquiring as to whether this age analyzes to the time I played in, and I believe it's better. There is greater quality in this group. Likewise, what emerges in this age is their conviction. It's not something that occurred without any forethought, but rather it has developed after some time.

I was aide mentor to Slaven Bilic with the under-21s out of 2004. In 2006, we assumed control over the senior side and at Euro 2008 we were unfortunate to lose to Turkey on punishments in the quarter-finals. Amid this period, the group was enhancing constantly. At Euro 2012, we were in an intense gathering with Italy and Spain and lost to Spain just in the latest possible time. Everything was great, however not exactly adequate. Presently, this age has developed, the best players are all in top shape and they have the mindset to succeed.