Luka Modric Expresses Shame After Croatia's 7-0 Loss

Croatia captain Luka Modric stated he felt "ashamed" after his team suffered a 7-0 defeat to England in the Nations League. The 41-year-old midfielder characterized the match as a "catastrophic night," noting it was the first time in his 20-year international career he experienced such feelings.

Modric, who made his 205th appearance for Croatia under returning manager Slaven Bilic, witnessed England dominate the match in Rijeka, capitalizing on Croatia's defensive errors. He remarked, "You can’t play football like that… we looked like we had four or five players less." England's goals came from Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka, with Kane scoring twice and Saka completing a brace.

Modric was substituted in the 57th minute with Croatia already trailing 5-0. Following this defeat, Croatia is now third in their group and faces challenges to maintain their position in the Nations League's top tier, with upcoming matches against Spain, England, and the Czech Republic.