Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez spoke to the media at Las Rozas after earning his maiden senior Spain call-up under Luis de la Fuente. The 24-year-old reflected on his emotional reaction to the announcement and his eagerness to face England at Wembley.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite revealed how studying Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos shaped his defensive development ahead of England's showdown with Spain. The center-back also detailed his holistic rehabilitation in Germany and Thomas Tuchel's target to win the Nations League.
The Madrid derby is rarely a quiet affair, but the latest installment saw a long-standing international rivalry boiled over onto the La Liga stage. Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham and Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero were involved in a series of heated exchanges as Los Blancos fell to a 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano.
Former England winger Andros Townsend has narrowly escaped serious injury after being run over by a heavy pitch roller in Thailand. The PT Prachuap star was participating in a half-time warm-up when the bizarre incident occurred, leaving his team-mates in absolute disbelief.
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