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Thomas Tuchel has handed Rico Lewis a surprise route back into the senior England setup following an injury to his Manchester City teammate Nico O'Reilly. The versatile defender has been promoted from the Under-21 squad as the Three Lions prepare for their upcoming clash against the Czech Republic.

Spain captain Rodri expressed delight at scoring his side's second goal in a 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia. The midfielder praised La Roja's maturity while warning that squad engagement remains crucial as Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 41 matches.

Espanyol forward Roberto Fernandez has shared his pride after making a bruising international debut for Spain in their victory over the Czech Republic. The striker played a pivotal role in the win at the Carlos Tartiere, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to represent his country at the senior level.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente declared that Lamine Yamal is en route to earning "legend status" after scoring in a 3-1 win over Czechia. However, the manager warned that upcoming opponents Croatia will possess "stung pride" following a 7-0 loss to England.