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Croatia Suffers Record Seven Nil Defeat Against England in UEFA Nations League
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Modrić was taken off after 56 minutes; the defeat came just after he had become Croatia’s oldest-ever goalscorer during the international break.
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The match was Modrić’s 205th appearance for Croatia, according to Metro.
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Bilić said Croatia’s inability to match England had eroded the team’s confidence and will, and called the result unforgivable, saying he did not believe England would beat Estonia 7-0.
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Croatia’s match against Spain is scheduled for Split on October 6; after the Spain and England defeats, the team had conceded 11 goals across two consecutive losses.
Croatia suffered its worst-ever defeat, losing 7-0 to England in a UEFA Nations League match in Rijeka. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also found the net. Captain Luka Modrić said The Sun he felt ashamed for the first time in his 20-year international career, criticizing the team's lack of aggression and competitive spirit.
The loss comes just days after Modrić became Croatia's oldest-ever goalscorer during the international break. Manager Slaven Bilić apologized to supporters and called the result unacceptable, saying Mirror he did not believe England would beat Estonia by the same margin. Croatia faces Spain on Tuesday in Split, having now conceded 11 goals in back-to-back losses.
Modrić's Lowest Moment After Two Decades
Modrić was substituted after 56 minutes of the England match, which marked his 205th appearance for Croatia Metro. The veteran midfielder's statement after the match revealed deep frustration with his team's performance. AOL reported that Modrić described the defeat as unacceptable and catastrophic, warning that the loss had damaged Croatia's reputation on the international stage.
Bilić Demands Urgent Response From Squad
Manager Slaven Bilić acknowledged that Croatia's inability to match England's intensity had shattered team confidence. He urged players to show unity and character after the humbling loss. Bilić's comments reflected the scale of the crisis, with the team now facing Spain—who had already beaten them 4-1 in their previous meeting.
Spain Visit Tests Croatia's Resilience
Croatia must bounce back quickly when Spain visits Split on Tuesday in the Nations League. The team has now conceded 11 goals across two consecutive defeats, raising serious concerns about defensive organization and morale. A strong response is essential to restore confidence before their next international fixture.
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