Santi Denia appeared before the media in the press room of the Municipal de La Línea after drawing 0-0 against England in a friendly match where Spain was superior, but missed clear chances to score. Iker Bravo had a shot that hit the post and Hugo Bueno another hit the crossbar. Bajcetic and Pablo Torre also had clear chances.
“We are satisfied with the work that has been done. With ten changes. That was our plan. With so much demand. We lacked efficiency. But when so many opportunities are generated, you have to be happy,” Santi Denia began by emphasizing during a press conference.
“They (the two attackers) did a very good job this week. They had their chances. They made their releases deep. It was not noted that Iker was a newbie. Mateo also gave us a lot. They lacked the goal, but they will do it by playing like this. “They did what we asked them to do,” commented the Spanish coach.
“We are delighted that all the players who come through here will be part of the senior team with Luis. This is our goal. No advice to Samu. “Let him continue to work and enjoy the experience,” said Santi Dénia.
“We knew the wind factor. But we try to play as best as possible with a combinatorial game. We always ask that the pass be good, low and turn quickly,” said the coach.
“The English Federation is working very well. Five or six players from that under-21 team have moved up to the senior team. They beat us in the last European Championship. And we’re doing really well too. The Federation does everything so that we have the best conditions. It’s up to both of us to work even harder to reach another final,” concluded the Spanish coach.
