England drew 0-0 with Croatia in the Nations LeagueJust under 1700 miles lie between Wembley Stadium and Stadion HNK Rijeka but, after England's goalless Nations League draw in Croatia, the two grounds could not have been further apart, writes Jack Wilkinson. But what transpired was an eerie evening, an evening bereft of the characteristics that make football the engrossing sport we all love. 2:21 England's Eric Dier admitted it was a strange experience playing their UEFA Nations League match with Croatia behind closed doors England's Eric Dier admitted it was a strange experience playing their UEFA Nations League match with Croatia behind closed doorsThose sentiments are echoed by Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic, who said: "The atmosphere is not easy for anybody, it's sad for football but hopefully this is our last time. "Football is played for the fans, it's sad that Croatia and England are playing behind closed doors. If Southgate's side rise to that occasion like the one they did in Rijeka, that looks like a trip worth taking.

Source: Sky sports October 12, 2018 23:29 UTC