By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Robben hails Mandzukic: 'He leads the way'

Arjen Robben praises former teammate Mario Mandzukic who has reached the World Cup final with Croatia.
Mario Mandzukic.
Mario Mandzukic.Photo: Анна Нэсси/Soccer.ru/CC-by-SA 3.0
Bayern München star Arjen Robben hails former teammate Mario Mandzukic and describes the Croatian international as 'a player you always want in your team'.

Robben says that Mandzukic, who has reached the World Cup final with Croatia in Russia, is worth his weight in gold because of his ability to always lead the way.

"He's an outstanding guy and a player you always want in your team. He's always there for you. He is a player that you can count on. If you want to achieve something, you have to lead the way, and that's what he does. He's history here, but any team can use such a player," Robben said at a press conference today.

Mandzukic made 88 appearances and scored 48 goals for Bayern München from 2012 to 2014.
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