Defoe hopes for Croatia point

Portsmouth and England striker Jermain Defoe believes that a point against Croatia in the World Cup qualifier between the two rivals would be a great result for the Three Lions.

"We owe Croatia one. Our two results against them cost us in the end.

"They were both huge disappointments and it does not matter what sport you play, if you lose to someone, you want to beat them next time round.

"We know Croatia are excellent at home. We know they are a good side with good players.

"But man for man I honestly believe we are better.

"A draw would be a great result in Croatia; we have to be strong and believe we are going to win because it is a massive game, but the most important thing is to get a result."