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I knew Spain goals would come, says Diego Costa

Diego Costa, David Silva and Alvaro Morata all contributed two goals against Liechtenstein. (Source: Reuters)

Diego Costa said he always knew he would score again for Spain after netting twice in an 8-0 rout of Liechtenstein in their World Cup qualifying opener on Monday.

The Chelsea striker answered critics following a run of one goal in his 11 previous appearances for Spain by scoring the opener in the 10th minute, heading in former Atletico Madrid team mate Koke's free kick.

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