Tomislav was its first King.He became Duke in c. 910, was elevated to kingship by 925 and reigned until 928. At the time of his rule, this place forged an alliance with the Byzantines during their struggle with the Bulgarian Empire, with whom it eventually went to war that culminated in the decisive Battle of the Bosnian Highlands in 926. Excitement has reached fever pitch across England today as fans rush home to watch the national side take on Croatia in the World Cup semi-final. Millions are hoping to see history made with England on the cusp of their second-ever World Cup final if they can win in Moscow. The country is expected to come to a stand-still and queues have already started building up outside bars and pubs in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and other major cities and towns. The nation is on tenterhooks with so much at stake in the match, the winner of which will face France on Sunday.

