Saturday 13 October 2018 11:37, UK
Cesar Azpilicueta believes Spain are in the perfect place to end England's Nations League hopes in Seville on Monday, live on Sky Sports.
Spain have scored 12 goals in three games under new boss Luis Enrique to put their 2018 World Cup disappointment firmly behind them.
After overwhelming Wales 4-1 in Cardiff on Thursday night, Spain are preparing to host England in their third Nations League match in Group A4, having already opened up a five-point gap over Gareth Southgate's side and Croatia - who played out a 0-0 draw on Friday.
"The best way to prepare for Monday was to play a good game against Wales," Chelsea defender Azpilicueta said.
"Improving what we did wrong in the last two games and trying to get into the best shape possible for England.
"We know what to expect and England have to win if they want to qualify for the final four (of the Nations League) in June.
"It's in our hands to close that group and by winning the three points it will be ours."
After crashing out at the last-16 stage of the World Cup in Russia, Enrique's tenure began with a 2-1 Nations League win over England at Wembley last month.
Spain have since scored 10 goals with handsome 6-0 and 4-1 victories over Croatia and Wales respectively, with no fewer than seven different players on the scoresheet.
"We know England are a very strong team," Azpilicueta said. "They reached the semi-finals of the World Cup and have young players.
"They have been working a few years together and play in a very good way. Obviously we are aware of that.
"But we are lucky in Spain to have so many players that will fight for their place in the squad.
"We are pleased because we are coming from a disappointment in the World Cup and we know we have to recover our place."
