De la Fuente insists Spain are doing ´something important´ for the country

Luis de la Fuente believes Spain are doing “something important” for the country after they beat Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League.

La Roja made an underwhelming start to Group A4 in a 0-0 draw with Serbia but looked back to their best on Sunday.

Fabian Ruiz’s brace was sandwiched between goals from Joselu and Ferran Torres, with Spain able to clinch their first win of this season’s tournament, despite Robin Le Normand’s 20th-minute sending-off.

De la Fuente was particularly impressed with how his players dug in after going down to 10 men, hailing them for a resilient performance.

“I feel like we are doing something important for a country, that people identify with this group of players,” De la Fuente said after the game.

“We grow from humility and sacrifice as a team. I am proud of this group of players, which never ceases to surprise me.

“If there’s one thing I like to boast about, it’s the pride I’ve always felt for this team. When these circumstances happen, one feels more proud, but to highlight a group of players that is a team, not a national team.

“This team has plenty of self-esteem and humility because what they are doing is historic.

“With 10 men, we have been able to interpret the game in a masterful way. I am very proud of this team and every day we see that we continue to grow and that we can improve.”

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