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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente: I've no words how I feel for these players

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed his players after winning the Nations League.

La Roja defeated Croatia in Rotterdam's final on penalties after the score finished 0-0 following extra-time.

De la Fuente said afterwards: "We got the most out of our players. We are happy with what we have collected.

"I have no words to describe how I feel for them. They set an example of professionalism to the whole team. The penalties? I was very calm in the penalties. I told them to take it calmly.

"They are champions for me and they deserved it. Now a few days off. Then the qualifications for the European Championship. We achieved something incredible."

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