Spain coach Luis de la Fuente looks ahead to Thursday’s match against Italy, with first place and direct qualification for the Round of 16 at stake.
Laporte for Nacho?
“I’m very happy with the performance of all the players, both those who have played and those who are training. Any one of the four is having a good time and that reassures me.”
“They’re a very similar team to us. They’ve got some young players who we’ve played against at Under-21 level. I like the fact that they are very competitive, that they know how to play and win, that they have a good sense of team and great individuality. It’s like looking in the mirror. It could be the final of the European Championship or the World Cup.”
Spalletti’s praise:
“We want to win. Praise won’t weaken us, far from it. Spaletti is a great coach.”
Pedri:
“He’s getting better every day. Pedri had to meet Pedri, and that’s what he’s doing. He’s convinced of that.”