Veteran Dzeko the talisman for Bosnia’s new generation

Edin Dzeko was already establishing himself as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers before Kerim Alajbegovic was even born, but the cross-generational talents will join forces to fuel Bosnia & Herzegovina’s hopes at this year’s World Cup.

The 40-year-old Dzeko is one of only two remaining players from Bosnia’s debut World Cup appearance in 2014 and will be captain and father figure to a youthful squad who are being tipped to make a big impression at the tournament....