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The midfielder spoke to the media after the training session in Las Rozas.

The Spain international will train with his team-mates for the first time this Wednesday in preparation for the UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Denmark and Serbia.

The Athletic Club forward will not be available for the matches in Murcia and Cordoba due to injury concerns.

The midfielder attended the press conference after the first Spanish National Team training session.

The footballer from Fuentealbilla retires from professional football as a legend after a trophy laden career in which that World Cup winning goal in Johannesburg stands out.

The midfielder was full of emotion when recalling his successes with Spain, first at the European Championships and then at the Olympic Games.

Luis de la Fuente, accompanied by Joselu and Grimaldo, received the award in Villamanta from regional President Díaz Ayuso.

Spain kick off their second international training camp of the season this Monday, 7 October

The attacker will now not join up with the national team training camp.

The national coach has assessed his squad of players for the matches against Denmark and Serbia: ‘This team is insatiable and knows how difficult it is to win’.