Navas putting a spring in Spain step

Last Wednesday at Lansdowne Road, Ireland were given another lesson in the dangers of playing possession-based teams.

Navas putting a spring in Spain step

And if the Czechs can bedazzle Giovanni Trapattoni’s defence in such a way, what can the Spanish do?

Of course, one of the most intimidating aspects of facing Spain isn’t necessarily their near-perfect passing game. Nor their near-perfect record.

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