Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is eager to duck comparisons with Tottenham ace Christian Eriksen.

Modric and Eriksen are set to face-off today as Croatia meet Denmark in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Asked about Eriksen, Modric said: "I don't like to compare players, particularly to compare others with myself.

"What I can say about Eriksen is he's a fantastic player, a world-class player. He's played a fantastic season at Tottenham. He's the most important player for Denmark.

"What will decide the game will be how the teams perform as teams.

"No individual can do it on their own. Individuals can dictate certain incidents but the most important thing is how we perform as a team on the pitch."

Modric added: "Of course, this is an important game for us.

"We've played fantastically in the group stage, we must be proud of that, but this new game makes us forget all that went before and try to translate what we've already done to Sunday's game."