Luka Modric Admits Shame Following Historic 7-0 Defeat to England

Croatia captain Luka Modric confessed he felt completely ashamed after his side suffered a stunning 7-0 demolition at the hands of England in their Nations League encounter. The veteran midfielder acknowledged that the catastrophic performance stripped away the dignity and reputation the national team has built over two decades of international success.

"You can not play football like that… we looked like we had four or five players less," said Modric, reflecting on a night where Thomas Tuchel's vibrant England side tore through the Croatian defense with ruthless efficiency.

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The heavy loss in Rijeka leaves Croatia facing an uphill battle in Group A3, currently sitting third in the table behind Spain and England. Having started the new era under returning manager Slaven Bilic with optimism, the squad now finds their top-tier status in the competition under serious threat.

Modric, making his 205th international appearance, pointed to a total lack of aggressiveness, tactical discipline, and togetherness on the pitch as the primary reasons for the collapse. With a crucial upcoming fixture against Spain in Split, the 41-year-old stressed that the team must urgently rediscover its pride.

Modric Demands Immediate Response Ahead of Spain Clash

Luka Modric urged his teammates to pull together and show true defiance as they prepare to host Spain following their humbling defeat. The former Ballon d'Or winner emphasized that while losing to a superior opponent can happen, surrendering with such a performance is unacceptable.

"We need to pull ourselves together, stay together because a new difficult game awaits us," Modric stated as the team looks ahead to their upcoming matches in the Nations League campaign.

Croatia's defense crumbled during the match, conceding multiple goals before Modric was substituted in the 57th minute. The devastating scoreline was rounded off by strikes from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, and Morgan Rogers.

The squad now faces a demanding road ahead to retain their position in the top tier of European football. Modric remains hopeful that the dressing room can channel their frustration into a positive reaction when they face Spain in Split.