Luis de la Fuente, the coach of Spain's national football team, is preparing for the upcoming match against England at Wembley on 26 September. Reflecting on Spain's recent World Cup victory on 19 July, he shared a conversation with a veteran player who questioned what further goals remained. De la Fuente emphasized that the game against England is a crucial challenge and a key step in the team's journey after their historic win. De la Fuente has named his first squad since the World Cup, including 22 players who participated in the tournament. Only four players were left out due to various reasons: Marcos Llorente has retired from international football, Joan García is injured, Borja Iglesias is not fully fit, and Gavi is suspended for the Wembley match but could have played against Croatia and Czechia. Returning to the squad is Fermín López, who missed the World Cup due to injury. Joining him are Josep Martínez, Dean Huijsen, and Roberto Fernández. Pedro Porro withdrew from the squad and was replaced by Iván Fresneda. De la Fuente expressed his confidence in keeping the core of the successful team together, noting that other players have not had enough time to prove themselves for key positions. While he acknowledged that there are players "knocking at the door," he emphasized that it is up to them to earn a place in the squad through performance and consistency. Across Spain, the national team has been celebrated with various honors, including events in players’ hometowns. Ferran Torres, for example, participated in several public appearances, including throwing the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and appearing on multiple U.S. TV shows. During the Wembley match, the Spanish team will wear an extra star on their jerseys, symbolizing their World Cup victory. De la Fuente highlighted the importance of competition within the team, stating that Spain's squad is "insatiable" and constantly aims for more success. He noted that the team's goal is to match the achievements of previous generations, with the Nations League serving as a starting point for a new era of Spanish football. His contract has been extended to 2032, showing his long-term commitment to the team's development and future success.