Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has snapped at English reporters ahead of Croatia's World Cup semifinal against the Three Lions.

Last season, Lovren was hauled off after just 31 minutes of Liverpool's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham at Wembley last October, after the defender was at fault for the first two goals.

Asked about the game by one reporter, Lovren told the Mirror: “I don't know what to say in response to this question, it's completely irrelevant, that 4-1 defeat.

“Why didn't you ask me how I played well against him in other games?

"You're just nit-picking in terms of my performances.

"I have all respect for Harry Kane. He's been showing season-in, season-out that he's one of the best strikers in the Premier League. He's constant. He bangs in goals.

“He's one of the greatest threats, but he's not alone. His team-mates play at top-drawer clubs. It's going to be a difficult task for all of us.

“But if we're ready to give our all on the pitch like we did when we played Argentina, if we will be compact, then I don't believe that there will be problems."