Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric admits manager Harry Redknapp is a scary proposition when angry.

Modric is no stranger to receiving half-time dressing-downs, particularly from Slaven Bilic, the wild-eyed Croatia coach, but he claims that Redknapp's team-talks are even scarier.

"Harry is very similar to Bilic, but is scarier in the dressing room if we're losing at half-time," Modric told The Times. "They both talk a lot to the players, they're great motivators and know exactly what to say. Harry may be a little bit scarier, but every coach whose team is losing at half-time is not in a good mood.

"I have freedom going forward, but also need to work hard in defence. I know what Harry expects and don't want to let him down. Every coach has bad as well as good moments. If we play badly, he lets us know."