Spain manager Luis de la Fuente says the team’s recent World Cup triumph, following European Championship and Nations League success, cannot guarantee continued dominance. Despite celebrating an exceptional run, Spain must quickly refocus on competing, beginning with their first match as world champions against England at Wembley.

De la Fuente has largely retained the 26-man World Cup squad, with four omissions explained by retirement, injury, fitness and suspension. Fermín López returns, while Josep Martínez, Dean Huijsen and Roberto Fernández join the group; Unai Simón is expected to remain first-choice goalkeeper. De la Fuente acknowledged that emerging players are challenging for places, but argued that they must force their way into the established team.