The veteran Croatian squad, who finished third at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, are under no illusions regarding the task ahead in Texas. Caleta-Car, a former Southampton defender, believes the key to stopping England lies in collective discipline and denying Kane the space he needs to operate between the lines.
“The most important thing is that we translate everything we’ve worked on during our preparations onto the pitch and try to execute all of the coach’s ideas,” the defender explained. “The team is ready, and we’re facing a difficult match. We must not give them too much space because they have quality individuals who can decide a game with a single move. But we’re ready and looking forward to the first match.”
