They created half a chance when Ivan Perisic's shot flew wide after taking a deflection off Kyle Walker. Rebic then had a long-range attempt comfortably saved by Pickford.

But it was England who presented the greatest scoring threat. Southgate's side will have been kicking themselves for failing to capitalize on an errant Ivan Strinic pass that fell to Ryan Sterling 30 yards from goal. The Manchester City forward waited slightly too long to lay off his pass to Harry Kane, who was flagged for offside when a one-on-one with Subasic beckoned.

Kane then somehow failed to score after a clever pass by Lingard left him through on goal. The Tottenham striker's angled shot was kept out by Subasic and Kane subsequently fired the rebound against the post.

England picked up where they left off after halftime and Lingard's 25-yard drive was diverted over the bar by Domagoj Vida after neat interplay between Kane and Alli.

Dejan Lovren then kicked away a dangerous Trippier cross just before Kane could make contact with a header on the edge of the six-yard box.

The equalizer came in the 68th minute as Perisic met Sime Vrsaljko's inviting cross from the right by sticking out his left foot and firing into the bottom corner while almost taking off Walker's head in the process.

Croatia were suddenly energized. They had another gilt-edged chance three minutes later and again it was Perisic who provided the danger. The Inter Milan forward was afforded space after a failed John Stones clearance but only managed to fire his shot against the post. Marcelo Brozovic then blasted over as England's defence looked all at sea.

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