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It’s the first time I’ve felt ashamed after a match in 20 years, fumes Modric after England’s 7-0 demolition of Croatia

LUKA MODRIC felt “ashamed" after England inflicted Croatia’s worst-ever defeat. The Three Lions were rampant as they battered their woeful hosts 7-0 in Rijeka on Saturday. Croatia have never suffered such an embarrassing scoreline either home or away. Veteran Modric…

By Tom Barclay · The Sun

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:36 AM

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Luka Modric said he felt ashamed for the first time in 20 years after Croatia lost 7-0 to England.
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka during UEFA Nations League Group 3 action.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored two goals, with Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers also scoring.

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Luka Modric expressed feelings of shame following Croatia's 7-0 defeat to England in Rijeka on Saturday. England secured the emphatic victory through two goals each from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, alongside goals from Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers. Modric, earning his 205th international cap, called the result Croatia's worst-ever defeat and described it as a catastrophic night for the national team.

Manager Slaven Bilic saw his side trail 5-0 before Modric was substituted in the 57th minute. The veteran midfielder called for togetherness, pride, and defiance as Croatia prepare to host Spain on Tuesday in Split to close out the UEFA Nations League international window.

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