Ante Budimir omitted from Croatia squad for England match

Osasuna striker Ante Budimir was not called up for Croatia's Nations League match against England, which resulted in a 0-7 defeat. While Budimir participated in previous qualifying matches against the Czech Republic and Spain, his absence from the England fixture appears to be a technical decision by coach Slaven Bilic rather than a physical issue, as he participated normally in training sessions.

Budimir has faced challenges maintaining the same level of performance for the Croatian national team as he does for Osasuna. Statistics show a significant disparity in his efficiency: since joining Osasuna in 2020, he averages a goal every 160 minutes and has scored 95 goals for the club. In contrast, his average for the national team is one goal every 284 minutes, with 7 goals in 43 appearances. His role in the national squad has often been as a substitute, averaging 46 minutes per match compared to 67 minutes with his club.