Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

IMAGE: Neymar has scored 51 goals for PSG but both of his seasons in France have been marred by serious injuries at key stages in the campaign. He also had an on-field dispute with teammate......

Euro 2016: Spain counting on fresh faces for World Cup redemption

IMAGE: Spain's players during a training session. Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters. Spain are steadily turning to the next generation ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic......

Can Spain's trusted, old war-horses manage an encore at Euro 2016?

IMAGE: Spain's coach Vincent del Bosque believes his team can snap out of their dismal show in the run-up to Euro 2016. Photograph: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images The shadow of their......

Football friendlies: Netherlands haunt Spain; Italy hold England

Vitolo of Spain goes to ground challenged by Daryl Janmaat, left, and Stefan de Vrij of Netherlands during the international friendly match. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images......

It's yesterday once more for champs Spain as they face Dutch in opener

Spain will be lifted by a reminder of the glory of four years ago as the defence of their World Cup crown begins against 2010 finalists the Netherlands in Salvador on Friday in a standout Group B......