De la Fuente expects Spain to show ambition at Wembley Stadium

The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group C will kick off with a highly anticipated match, with Spain traveling to Wembley Stadium to challenge England. At a press conference, De la Fuente stated that he is very much looking forward to seeing his players display fighting spirit and ambition on this extraordinary pitch.

In head-to-head encounters, Spain defeated England 2-1 in the 2024 European Championship final.

Spain's head coach, De la Fuente, said, "This is a truly motivating place. Against such an opponent, you hardly need to say much to the players, or even anything at all. It's an extraordinary stadium and an amazing playing environment. I believe the atmosphere here is worthy of the importance of this match."

“We are delighted to be back on the national team and to be able to show our second star on our jerseys against an opponent like England.”

In the 2026 World Cup final in July, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 with an assist from Nico Williams to score for Ferran Torres, thus winning the championship.

"We will field the players best suited for this match tomorrow and will try to select the most suitable starting lineup," De la Fuente said. "Some players are in better form now than they were two months ago, while others are not as good as they were then."

When asked about the current international break schedule, De la Fuente said, "Nobody has asked me that question, nobody has mentioned it. We have to play four games in ten days, which is very demanding for the team, and we also have to consider the long journeys and other factors. We are certainly happy to play, but from our perspective, it's not the most ideal arrangement."

Regarding the squad selection, De la Fuente also stated, "We have made our decision, and all I can say is that we are very happy with the players we currently have. Teams are always evolving. One cycle ends, and another begins."

“We are all disappointed that Llorente will not be able to play, but we are also very happy with players like Eric Garcia, Pedro Polo and Fresneda, and these emerging new players give us a lot of peace of mind.”

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