Niko Kovac promises to attack Brazil

Croatia coach Niko Kovac has insisted that his side will look to attack Brazil, rather than defend and hope for the best in the World Cup opener on Thursday night.

Kovac admitted that Brazil are very likely to score whoever they play against, so the only real option is to try to outscore them.

"We are not going to park the bus," he said in his pre-match press conference. "We are going to attack and seek out chances because Brazil are so strong, if you want to succeed against them you have to score.

"Of course that is easier said than done - try to score and try not to concede."

The game kicks off at 9pm.