Oct 4, 2026Sports124 words1 min read

Modric 'Ashamed' After England Beat Croatia 7-0

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England beat Croatia 7-0 in a football match.

Croatia's captain is Luka Modric. He said he feels ashamed after the game.

Harry Kane plays for England. He scored in the match. Kane now has 89 goals for his country from 124 games.

Kane said this game must be the blueprint for England. A blueprint is a plan to copy later.

These games are part of the Nations League. This is a football competition between European countries.

There are other matches too. The Republic of Ireland will play Israel. People say there is tension before this game.

Tension means people feel worried or nervous about something.

Wales will also play Denmark soon.

Fans can send their thoughts by email to the newspaper.

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1. What was the score between England and Croatia?

2. How did Luka Modric feel after the game?

3. Which two teams will play each other with reported tension?

1. 7-0 2. Ashamed 3. Republic of Ireland and Israel

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England beat Croatia _____-0 in a football match.

Croatia's captain is Luka _____. He said he feels _____ after the game.

Harry _____ plays for England. He scored in the match. Kane now has _____ goals for his country from 124 games.

Kane said this game must be the _____ for England.

These games are part of the _____ League.

The Republic of _____ will play Israel. People say there is _____ before this game.

_____ will also play Denmark soon.

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