Lamine Yamal Named in Spain Squad for England and Croatia Fixtures
Lamine Yamal has been selected by Luis de la Fuente for Spain’s next international window, with England first up for La Roja on September 26.
Spain will then meet Croatia twice, on September 29 and October 6, with a Czech Republic fixture scheduled between those games on October 3. Yamal heads into the camp after a fast start to Barcelona’s league campaign.
Quick facts
- Yamal has scored seven times in seven Liga matches this season.
- Spain play England on September 26.
- La Roja face Croatia on September 29 and October 6.
- The Czech Republic are Spain’s opponents on October 3.
- Yamal says he has learned to ignore false stories and outside noise.
The Barcelona teenager has become one of the most talked-about players in the game, but says the attention has required a change in mindset. He admitted that rumours and controversies were harder to process earlier in his career, particularly when they concerned events that had not happened.
Yamal said he used to question why claims were being made about him when they were untrue. With his profile now far bigger, he believes his name can create interest even when there is no genuine story behind it.
He has responded by concentrating on football rather than reacting publicly to every report. His main concern, he explained, is reassuring his mother when a false claim emerges, making clear to her that there is nothing in it.
That approach will again be tested during an international break in which Spain face four fixtures in 11 days. Yamal’s immediate task is to carry his club form into De la Fuente’s squad.
