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UEFA Nations League: Spanish media hails new approach after ‘five years of progressive deterioration’

Spain's Saul Niguez celebrates scoring their first goal against England [Courtesy]

 “This is the new Spain”, hailed the country’s top sports daily Marca, after Luis Enrique’s new dawn began with an affirming 2-1 win over England at Wembley on Saturday.

Spain dropped to ninth in the Fifa rankings, three places below England, after their World Cup defeat to Russia but there was little doubting the more dominant team in London.

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