Football World Cup 2018 World Cup 2018 Reaching World Cup final a 'miracle', says Mandzukic Mario Mandzukic claims Croatia making the World Cup final is a "miracle" after it defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal. Tommy Doleman 12 July, 2018 10:21 IST Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after his team beat England to reach the final of the FIFA World Cup. - Getty Images Tommy Doleman 12 July, 2018 10:21 IST Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a "miracle" after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal at the Luzhniki Stadium.Kieran Trippier and Ivan Perisic scored in regular time, before the Juventus forward lost his marker in the 109th minute to net the winner and his second goal of the tournament.The win puts Croatia into the decider against France on Sunday and Mandzukic, 32, said his country showed great courage in the come-from-behind win.View: In pictures: CRO vs ENG"This is a miracle. Only great teams can be as brave as we were and fight back from a goal down against teams like England. We've played our hearts out throughout the tournament," he said."I'm happy with my performance in all the games. I'm here for the team. I like these games. We were under pressure against Denmark and Russia but you all saw what we did today."We were like lions out there tonight and we will be the same in the final. We enjoyed the game." Read more stories on World Cup 2018. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :