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Croatia boss Slaven Bilic hails 'infinite' Luka Modric as the AC Milan star returns for the Nations League against Spain and England

September 9, 2026 · Goal.com

Slaven Bilic, manager of the Croatian national football team, has praised veteran midfielder Luka Modric as boundless ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The AC Milan standout is preparing to rejoin his country's squad for a pair of high-profile Nations League encounters.

Modric is expected to feature in matches against England as well as Spain. His presence bolsters the lineup under Bilic as Croatia heads into these major continental clashes.