SOUTHGATE KEEPS FAITH

FROM BACK PAGE Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford were all passed fit. England are on the brink of their first World Cup Final for 58 years, and all 23 players trained yesterday. It is the same starting XI which has knocked out Colombia and Sweden. There has been a doubt over Dele Alli’s form and fitness but Southgate is keen to stick with a winning line-up. Kane was left shattered after England’s win over Sweden and Southgate admitted the six-goal top scorer’s tiredness was a concern.

Keeper Pickford hurt his thumb smashing the ground in frustration, but there is no issue with him, while Henderson has overcome a hamstring strain.

But Croatia are sweating over three key players who missed training yesterday.

Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, right-back Sime Vrsaljko and Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren all sat out the session.