Croatia defeated England 0-7, the biggest defeat in team history
Quick Look
- Croatia lost 0-7 to England in the UEFA Nations League, setting a record for the largest defeat in the history of the national team.
- Captain Modric expressed his shame and shame after the game.
- Head coach Bilic took responsibility and pointed out that the team had conceded 12 goals in the past three games and needed to find out the cause of the collapse.
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Why It Matters
The Croatian national team has performed poorly recently and has conceded 12 goals in three consecutive games. This game against England is regarded as an important test.
Croatia was beaten 0-7 by England. (File photo, Reuters)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Croatia faced off against England in the UEFA Nations League a few days ago. In the end, they suffered a bloodbath with a score of 0-7. It was the worst game in the history of the national team and made captain Luka Modric express his shame after the game.
The 41-year-old "Magic Flute" started the game, but unexpectedly the team was completely out of order. The goal was scored 7 times by England. A total of 5 English players had scoring records, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. Both scored twice. In the end, Croatia set the record for the largest defeat in team history after independence in 1991.
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Modric was interviewed after the game and said that he had played for the national team for 20 years and it was the first time he felt ashamed after the game. He bluntly said that losing against a stronger opponent was acceptable, but "losing in this way and squandering the reputation we have built over the years is unacceptable. I feel ashamed."
Croatia has played 3 games so far, conceding 12 goals in 3 games. Head coach Slaven Bilic said that since taking over in the summer, the team has indeed had some problems, and the responsibility for these lies with him. He will not look for trivial reasons, but to find out the specific reasons for the collapse.
Regarding the disastrous defeat to England, Bilic also admitted that it was difficult to say any more chicken soup quotes after losing in this way. The team disappointed the fans and they felt very sorry.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Croatian national team will adjust tactics and strengthen defensive training in the next few games.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the specific reason for the disorder in the Croatian team?
- What specific steps will Bilic take to improve the team's defense?
- Will this defeat affect Modric's decision to continue representing the national team?
