Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

• Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’

• His side are through to semi-final after 2-1 win over Belgium

Luis de la Fuente believes his Spain have what it takes to eliminate tournament favourites France, saying he has “very high expectations” for the semi-final date with Didier Deschamps’ side in Dallas on Tuesday.

Speaking with the press after Spain’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium, De la Fuente called it a full-squad effort with goals coming from Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two members of his midfield rotation.

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