That took the game to penalties where both Schmeichel and Subasic excelled saving five penalties between them - Schmeichel denied Milan Badelj and Josip Pivaric while Subasic saved from Christian Eriksen, Lasse Schone and Nicolai Jorgensen.

That led to Ivan Rakitic stepping up to clinch a 3-2 shootout win to send Croatia through to the quarter-finals where they will face hosts Russia, who also came through on penalties to stun Spain.

Although they only managed to get through by the skin of their teeth, Croatia are the favourites from their half of the draw, and are now third favourites to