Modric named in Croatia's Nations League squad

Luka Modric has been named successful Croatia's 24-man squad for nan opening matches of their Uefa Nations League campaign.

Real Madrid skipper Modric, who turns 39 successful September, has made 178 appearances for his country, having made his debut astatine nan property of 20 successful 2006.

Following Croatia's exit astatine nan group stage of Euro 2024 this summer, location was uncertainty complete whether Modric would proceed to play for nan nationalist side.

But aft team-mates Domagoj Vida and Marcelo Brozovic some announced their retirements from world football, caput coach Zlatko Dalic said he was "happy that our skipper remains connected board".

"He is our awesome strength, some connected and disconnected nan field," he added.

Modric - who signed a one-year statement extension pinch Spanish champions Real Madrid successful July - started each 3 of Croatia's matches astatine nan Euros.

They are successful League A of nan Nations League and sojourn Portugal connected 5 September, earlier hosting Poland 3 days later.