LUKA MODRIC looks set to extend his 18-year international career after Croatia named him in their squad for the opening matches of this season’s Nations League today.

The Real Madrid midfielder, 39 next month, was rumoured to be retiring from representing his national team after Euro 2024.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has named a 24-man squad for his side’s opening match against Portugal in Lisbon on September 5 and at home to Poland three days later.