Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente

Key Points:

• Spain's manager Luis de la Fuente praised his team's spirit and commitment after their 2-0 win over France, saying they had revived the ethos from their 2010 World Cup triumph and were one victory away from a second title.
• Spain effectively neutralized France's potent attack, which had scored 16 goals before the semifinal, limiting them to no shots on target until after the 80th minute and ending France's bid for a third consecutive final.
• De la Fuente highlighted the squad's humility, shared purpose, and lack of egos as key to their success, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort within the team.
• Spain has now matched Italy's record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches, but the manager believes there is still room for improvement and growth in the team.
• Looking ahead, de la Fuente expressed a preference to face Argentina in the final due to his friendship with their manager and praised England, calling the other semifinal a potential World Cup final in itself.