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Vicente del Bosque explains Nacho Fernandez decision

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque praises Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has explained his reasons for picking Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

It came as a surprise when the back-up Madrid centre-back was called into the squad, but Del Bosque has been full of praise for the 23-year-old.

"Why? Because the last time I saw him I liked him. He has anticipation with much sense, he has pace and plays simple, without complicating moving the ball," he told AS.

"He can also play at centre-back or full-back. He must have something for [Jose] Mourinho to take him into the first team at Madrid and for [Carlo] Ancelotti and [Zinedine] Zidane to have kept him. He is also a kid who has been through every youth level with the national team."

Nacho has made just 17 first-team appearances for Madrid.

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