MARIO: WE ARE SUPER

MARIO MANDZUKIC says Croatia’s players feel no pressure ahead of tomorrow’s showdown.

The Juventus striker said the most nervous they have been was in their penalty shoot-out win over Denmark.

“We feel much easier at this point and we are enjoying what is happening,” said Mandzukic (left).

“Of course, when the game starts, there is pressure, but we are just enjoying being in the World Cup semi-finals.” Although Croatia have more experienced players than England with the likes of Mandzukic, Luka Modric (left) and Ivan Rakitic, the Juventus forward still feels the semi-final is 50-50. “I agree we have several more experienced players,” said Mandzukic. “But everybody deserves to be in the semi-final. “There is no fear from our side. We respect everybody and most of all we believe in ourselves.”