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'It means everything to create our own history' - England's Dier focusing on Modric & Croatia

Eric Dier is confident England have the right mentality to stay focused at the World Cup, but is wary of the threat posed by Luka Modric and Croatia in Wednesday's semi-final.

England reached the last four of the World Cup for the first time since Italia ’90 on Saturday after goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden.

Gareth Southgate’s side will now face Croatia, who knocked out hosts Russia on penalties, in the semi-finals in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

Croatia are led by Real Madrid midfielder Modric and, while Dier is aware of their quality, he believes England are capable of further improvement in the tournament.