Dejan Lovren thinks Luka Modric could win the Ballon d'Or (Image: GETTY)
“Modric is the best midfield player in the world and deserves the Ballon d’Or if we win the World Cup.”
Ronaldo and Barcelona star Messi have each won five Ballon d’Ors over the past decade, with the two superstars dominating the world game.
Modric has never broken into the top three but a stunning World Cup has followed a stellar season with Madrid.
And as he prepares to face France, Modric directed a parting shot at England.
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“English journalists, pundits from television, they underestimated Croatia tonight and that was a huge mistake,” Modric told ITV.
“All these words from them we take, we were reading and we were saying 'ok, today we will see who will be tired.’
“They should be more humble and respectful. We showed we weren’t tired. We dominated mentally and physically.
“We should have scored before extra-time but we have to be proud now of what we have done.”