De la Fuente guarantees no complacency from Spain
Spain faces England in its first match since becoming world champion in 2026, and Luis De la Fuente remains as motivated as ever, guaranteeing his side will not be complacent in the UEFA Nations League.
Spain won its second FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in July showpiece, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory.
La Roja is unbeaten in each of its past 38 matches in all competitions ahead of the clash against England at Wembley Stadium.
De la Fuente, who signed a new contract in recent weeks, insists his side can still improve as it chases more glory on the international stage.
"I guarantee there will be no complacency," the Spain boss said.
"I know these players; they want to keep winning and making history. It's the only way to achieve our goals.
"The drive to improve must be constant, and this team has it. This match will demand our absolute best.
"What we've done so far isn't enough, but this team has enormous room for improvement."
Spain has won six of its past nine meetings with England across all competitions, most recently winning 2-1 in the final of the 2024 European championship.
Its most recent away game against England also ended 2-1 in its favour, at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League in September 2018.
When asked why England seems to falter in big matches, unlike Spain, De la Fuente chose to speak about the threat posed by Thomas Tuchel's side instead.
"I can only speak about what's happening to us; I don't know the inner workings of England," he said.
"They're a great team, finalists in the last two European Championships and the World Cup. They're third in the FIFA rankings. A footballing superpower.
"Spain always tries to rise to the occasion in important matches. The game at Wembley will be against a very difficult opponent.
"We're currently in a moment of confidence and security, but any team can beat you, especially one like England."
