No pressure on 'Golden Generation' - Croatia captain Modric

Luka Modric insisted being dubbed the 'Golden Generation' has not hampered Croatia in their World Cup preparations, dismissing suggestions the tag has put them under pressure.

Along with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic, Juventus' Mario Mandzukic and Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, Real Madrid midfielder Modric is among the most talented players to have played for Croatia, who are tipped to provide Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria with stiff competition in an open Group D.

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