World Cup 2018: 5 things to watch out for in the final - France vs Croatia

#3 The attacking engines - France and Croatia

Rakitic and Mandzukic will be vital to Croatia's plans

Both teams locking horns on Sunday are really dangerous when they attack in general or on counter. It would be a joy to see who comes out on top.

The French attacking arsenal has the ever-dependent Olivier Giroud upfront, whose capability to link up with team-mates and holding the ball makes him a really important member of the squad.

Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann have the potential to wreak havoc in opposition defense systems. In the engine room, N'Golo Kante pairs up with the visionary Paul Pogba and sprinter Blaise Matuidi. On top of that, the presence of Thomas Lemar, Nabir Fekir, Ousmane Dembele, Kimpembe and Tolisso on the bench, almost guarantees success.

The Croatian team has the very capable Mario Mandzukic as the centre forward who often scores spectacular goals for fun. He is very well complimented by the dangerous Ante Rebic and Ivan Perisic, whose pinpoint crosses make him a really serious threat to the opposition.

Captain Luka Modric is partnered by partner-in-crime Ivan Rakitic, whose exemplary vision helps him to pull the strings from midfield. Marcelo Brozovic completes the equation in the pivot. Mateo Kovacic and Andrej Kramaric are very good with the substitute roles.