Sergio Ramos says a Spain win against England would be 'big news' around the world
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Monday 15 October 2018 07:34, UK
Spain captain Sergio Ramos says a Nations League win against England would be 'big news' around the world.
England travel to Seville for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash, live on Sky Sports, against Spain and Ramos admits he would love to beat the "inventors of football"
The Real Madrid defender helped beat Gareth Southgate's men 2-1 at Wembley last month and is keen to inflict another defeat on England in their Group A4 clash.
"I've played many matches against English clubs and the national team - and I always notice a difference in those games, he told the Sunday Mirror.
"When you play against the inventors of football, it adds more importance to the result and you can see that demonstrated by the levels on the pitch.
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"To play and to win against England is big news around the world and footballers are always grateful for that.
"I am expecting a beautiful, but intense, match. Harry Kane is a very complicated player to stop. That is clear and at Wembley he caused our defenders to work very hard.
"England have called up young players who are dangerous and quick and I can see the future looks good for this squad.
"But Spain's dream is to play in the final of this new tournament. Until this moment, we are in the race, so we must not fail against England."
England are winless so far after two games of the new Nations League tournament, having already suffered defeat to Spain before Friday's draw with Croatia.
Watch Spain v England in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm.