Croatia's coach: Everything is still in our hands

Croatia's team has a rich history in the world finals, but has never achieved anything important in Europe. In Germany the team began with a disappointing 0:3 defeat of Spain. Albania is only on its second major tour and has done well against champions in power, Italy in its first match, gaining an early advantage, but losing 2-1.

Both teams need points in their second match in Hamburg to increase their chances of being one of the top four teams in the third country to move to the preliminary phase.

Croatia's coach Zlatko Dalic requires more aggression and speed from a quality team, from veteran midfielder Luka Modric, 38, to what is likely his last major tour, to defender Yosko Guardilol, 22, at the height of his career, broadcasts the Blic newspaper.

We know who we're facing. We have two tough fights. But nothing's over, we shouldn't beheading. Our goal is to move forward and do everything possible to achieve it,” Dalic told Croatian media.

Everything is still in our hands, still under our control. We should be better... It is up to me to change things, to tell the flaws and not to stop at Spain's” game, he added.