 Complete the following phrase:  Modrićs performances ensured a regular place in the international side and he gave a successful showing in Croatias UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, which included home and away victories against England. As a young midfielder, much was expected of Modrić; he was often dubbed the Croatian Cruyff. Modrić scored Croatias first goal of Euro 2008, converting a penalty in the fourth minute of their 10 victory against hosts Austria on 8 June 2008 and becoming the teams youngest ever goalscorer at the European Championships aged 22 years and 273 days. It was also the fastest penalty ever awarded and scored in the European Championships history. He continued to impress at the tournament and was named UEFA Man of the Match in Croatias next match when they defeated one of the pre-tournament favourites and eventual 