Former Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge has issued an apology to Dejan Lovren after predicting Croatia would exit the World Cup at the hands of Japan.
A penalty shootout was required on Monday evening after the two sides were tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes of action, which saw Croatia prevail 3-1 on spot-kicks after a tense affair.
Ahead of the match, Sturridge backed Japan to progress to the last eight of the competition but was left asking for forgiveness from his ex- Liverpool team-mate, Lovren, who helped his country to victory.
