Modric: I was mentally and physically fatigued after the World Cup, but I'm feeling better every day Champions League Croat performed very well against Roma

After putting in his first great performance for Real Madrid this season, in their 3-0 Champions League win over Roma at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, Luka Modric admitted that he is starting to feel himself again.

The Croatian midfielder admitted that the World Cup run with his country had taken its toll.

"Very happy with our performance as a team and for the win," he said after the Roma game.

"It was a very complete performance, we have created many chances and could have scored more than three goals.

"I was mentally and physically fatigued after the World Cup, but I'm feeling better every day and I hope to keep playing how I have done tonight."

Modric then spoke about what it is like to play with Casemiro and Toni Kroos as a three in midfield as well as assessing his chances at winning the Ballon d'Or.

"Of course I feel comfortable with them," he said of the midfield duo.

"We have been playing together for more than three years now, we know each other almost with our eyes closed.

"But I also feel comfortable with the others.

"I'm proud that the fans and fellow players have voted for me, but, I'm not thinking about it [Ballon d'Or] too much, the most important thing is the team.

"If I win it, very good, I will be very happy, but if not life goes on."