Hull City striker Nikica Jelavic has warned Brazil they face a pack of 'pitbulls' in this week's red-hot World Cup opener.
The hosts play a Croatia team united on all fronts when the biggest show on earth kicks off on Thursday, and Jelavic, who netted the winner in Saturday's friendly against Australia, is in confident mood and placed huge expectations on Bayern Munich counterpart Mario Mandzukic.
"Me and every one of our national team-mates are so proud when we put on the new shirt," he said. "As a new country, it feels like blood is getting warm when you put the shirt on. You are like a pitbull.
"We expect them to be under pressure to win.
"His (Mandzukic's) ability is incredible. He is an animal, a beast!"
