This team of youngsters at the core, managed by the man who perfected his trade with Spanish youth teams before, have made their predecessors who led the Spanish armada to the shores of global glory 16 years ago, nothing less than proud.

Unlike Vicente del Bosque who managed the winning Spain team in 2010 after successful stint with Real Madrid, De la Fuente was an unknown entity when he took over from the celebrated Luis Enrique in 2022. But after winning the 2023 UEFA Nations League and the 2024 Euro Cup, he is now on his way to etch his name in gold and glory in the hallowed hallows of footballing heritage