Roberto Fernandez relishes first Spain call-up and Wembley chance | OneFootball

Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez savoured his maiden senior Spain call-up at Las Rozas, admitting an emotional reaction and an eagerness to face England at Wembley.

According to Goal.com, the 24-year-old had watched the squad video with his family until his name appeared, calling the step a dream after reviving his career at Espanyol following a difficult spell at Braga.

Spain visit England at Wembley on 26 September, then host Croatia in Seville on 29 September before meeting the Czech Republic in Oviedo on 2 October.

On arrival, he spoke with Luis de la Fuente, who asked him to keep the form that earned selection and learn from team-mates. "He basically told me to just be myself," said Fernandez. "To keep doing everything the way I have been at the beginning of this season. To enjoy it and to learn. The group is spectacular."

He praised the welcoming sessions, picking out Marc Cucurella’s intensity and Pedri’s technique during drills.

Fernandez thanked Espanyol for total faith after his loan and permanent move, said regular LaLiga minutes had sharpened his tactical maturity, and noted England offers a chance to move on from a painful Under-21 defeat.

He said he is ready to make a senior debut if called upon and to aid Spain’s Nations League Final Four bid.

Source: Goal.com

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