Listen to Story Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente believes his team has cemented their status as "the best in the world" following their thrilling 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. With an impeccable record of seven straight wins throughout the tournament, Spain showcased their dominance and secured their fourth European Championship title on Sunday in Berlin. "It's difficult to improve something like that, but I would like my players to keep growing and improving," said the 63-year-old de la Fuente.
"They are tireless, they will keep improving and trying to win. They all need to feel proud ..
. I hope everyone feels exactly as proud about this generation of players who can make history and have a long future ahead of them." Spain's promising future was epitomized by the young talents involved in their first goal of the final.
Seventeen-year-old Lamine Yamal provided a precise cross, which 22-year-old Nico Williams converted into a goal, underscoring the potential within the squad. De la Fuente's journey with this group of players began over a decade ago when he started coaching Spain's youth teams in 2013. Initially mocked as "Luis de la Who?" upon his appointment to the senior team 18 months ago, de la Fuente has silenced critics by transforming Spain's playstyle.
He moved away from the possession-based "tiki-taka" that once defined Spanish football, introducing a dynamic and ferociously attacking approach. "I try to impose of course my own idea, an idea that .