Soccer-Gavi gives glimpse of Spain's future with debut showing

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MILAN (Reuters) - Midfielder Gavi became Spain's youngest ever international in Wednesday's Nations League semi-final victory over Italy and immediately showed why coach Luis Enrique had the faith to throw him into the side at 17 years and 62 days old.

Despite having made only three starts for his club Barcelona, Enrique opted to start Gavi in a three-man midfield against the European champions at the San Siro.

Composed on the ball, confident throughout and always looking to bring Spain's attacking players into the game, Gavi's performance left his coach purring."He is playing like in the backyard of his house. It is a pleasure to see a player with this quality and personality. He is the future of the national team like many other players but he also showed he is part of the present."

"Nothing too much for him, he has the personality and quality to play at this level," said Luis Enrique, who had faced criticism from the Spanish press over his squad selection.

 

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