Croatia coach Dalic praises matchwinner Modric: His presence elevates the entire team

Real Madrid midfielder Modric, aged 39, scored a spectacular free-kick to secure a 1-0 victory for his national team.

Dalic said afterwards: “Modric delighted the crowd again, a fantastic match. He plays like in his best days, if he continues like this, he will be with us for a long time .

"Although I told the lads that the future is ahead of them, not Modric.

“The way Luka played today, he won balls, he fought, he ran... this performance reminds you of a 25-year-old.”

"Modric makes everyone better."