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Diego Costa's inspirational form is great news for Spain, says Guillem Balague

Image: Diego Costa: Determined to become a Spanish international, says Guillem

Diego Costa's 10 goals put him top of La Liga's leading goal-scoring charts at present, ahead of both Lionel Messi (eight) and Cristiano Ronaldo (seven).

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Hello Guillem, I was wondering whether you think Tito Villanova will return to Barca one day as Martino has only a two-year contract? Martiallaw GUILLEM SAYS: He will return to Barcelona, health permitting, but not as a coach. MAURICIO'S MARK
Hi Guillem I would like to hear your views about the job Pochettino is doing with Southampton. He has got them playing great football and they keep the ball so well. Do you see him managing a big club in the future and why can he still not speak English? Thanks, David GUILLEM SAYS: I just think that he's going to be a top, top coach, David - and, of course he can speak English - how else do you think he communicates with the players? The thing is he doesn't want his words to be twisted or misinterpreted, so he prefers to use a translator. STRIKING POINT
Dear Guillem. As a Swansea fan I was delighted to see Michu called up to the Spain national team. How highly is he regarded in Spain and does he have a realistic chance of playing at the World Cup next summer? Dai (Swansea fan) GUILLEM SAYS: At least one of the striker's spots is up for grabs. I think that Diego Costa will probably go to the World Cup, then it will be interesting to see how Negredo and Soldado get on in the Premier League; one of those two players would probably take another spot. Then there is a bunch of players like Villa, Llorente and Michu battling to be the third striker, so he definitely has a chance!

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