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.
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 Five high-profile stars have withdrawn from the national team camp, leading to immediate opportunities for two rising midfield talents to prove their worth on the international stage.