Croatian star Modric recovers from groin injury to face Portugal

Croatia has its best player fit and ready to go.

Midfield linchpin Luka Modric, who missed his side's group finale against Spain, is back in the starting lineup for today's Round of 16 contest against Portugal, having recovered from a groin ailment.

(Courtesy: UEFA)

Modric illuminated the competition in Croatia's opening match, scoring a dipping volley against Turkey. With a quarter-final berth on the line, bench boss Ante Cacic will be hoping for more of the same against Cristiano Ronaldo and company.