SPAIN UP FOR LES BLEUS

SPAIN are aiming to become the eerste side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's team going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup.

- BY RIK SHARMA

States, Mexico and Canada next year where Spain will be among the favourites. They face France in the Nations League semi-finals in Stuttgart at 9pm tonight before a potential final against Germany or Portugal.