Few players have grown up like that Luis de la Fuente Spain team as Paris Saint-Germain star Fabian Ruiz.
The Andalusian playmaker has been seen as a squad option under previous managers with his only Spain goal coming back in 2019.
The situation has changed since de la Fuente took over the senior team at the start of 2023 with five goals now scored in 16 international appearances.
De la Fuente showed his clearest indicator of faith in Ruiz at Euro 2024, as he started six of Spain's seven matches at the tournament, and scored two goals in Germany.
He scored twice in 4-1 victory for Spain in the UEFA Nations League in Switzerland and his place as first-choice midfielder for de la Fuente is now secure.
“For me he is one of the best in the world in his position. I am not surprised by his goals and his performances,” he said at full time.
With Rodri Hernandez back in the team in Geneva, two of Spain's midfield positions are confirmed between the pair, with five players fighting for the final spot in de la Fuente's engine room.
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