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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has admitted he fully expected Rodri to join Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually sealed a move to Barcelona. The La Roja boss believes the return of such high-calibre talent is essential for the health of Spanish football and the overall standard of the domestic league.

Luis de la Fuente has officially committed his long-term future to the Spanish national team after putting pen to paper on a bumper new contract extension. The RFEF have moved quickly to secure the services of the man who led La Roja to global dominance, ensuring stability for the next decade of international football.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been forced into an early reshuffle of his Three Lions squad ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Five high-profile stars have withdrawn from the national team camp, leading to immediate opportunities for two rising midfield talents to prove their worth on the international stage.

Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento is expected to withdraw from the England squad following a significant fitness setback during training. The 23-year-old had only recently returned to competitive action, but this latest blow has forced Thomas Tuchel to rethink his defensive options for the upcoming international break.