Luka Modric, 40, will face Spain and England in the upcoming Nations League games, following his confirmation to coach Slaven Bilić and Croatian Football Federation president Marijan Kustić that he is available to continue playing for Croatia. Modric has 202 games and historic achievements under his belt, and his decision to continue playing has been welcomed by Bilić, who has expressed his enthusiasm to work with the midfielder again after 14 years. The two share a strong ambition to keep Croatia as a top team, competing alongside the best in the world. Modric's last game in the World Cup was against Portugal.