Henderson to Dalic: 'Are you the f****** ref?'

The absence of supporters in the stadium for the game, as a result of a UEFA ban that Croatia are serving, brought up plenty of bizarre moments.

Relative silence during the national anthems, missed chances greated with no groans of frustration and the PA announcer wishing everyone a safe journey home, despite there being no fans to address.

One of the more interesting aspects of the game was that TV microphones picked up almost every word that the players and coaches were saying, something that is usually masked by the noise of the crowd.

TV executives had warned that bad language may be heard before the game, and that proved the case when England midfielder directed his frustrations at the Croatia coach's constant complaints from his technical area.

"Are you the f****** ref?" the former Sunderland man barked at Dalic, suggesting the professional footballers don't mince their words in the heat of the game.