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da dobrowin: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has stated that he was happy with his side’s 1-0 win over Croatia on Monday, and does not mind who La Roja come up against in the next stage.
Substitute Jesus Navas netted late in the game to seal a victory for the holders, which also means that Spain top Group C.
With the world champions’ opponents in the next round set to be decided in Tuesday’s Group D fixtures, Del Bosque has admitted that his team are playing well.
“It was a difficult game for us, we had a high percentage of ball possession and we proved we can control the game,” he told reporters, published by Sky Sports.
“We were fighting for a victory, not a draw and we have taken a step forward here by qualifying, this is motivation for the quarter-finals.
“The team played well, even though things didn’t go according to plan.
“It was a very tense match, very tough. They closed ranks at the back very well and didn’t give us much space.
“We threw on Cesc (Fabregas) because we needed not only possession of the ball but someone to get forward into goal scoring situations.
“We have no preference whether it is France, England or Ukraine, we have to be ready to take whatever comes,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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