Nacho Monreal netted his first international goal as Spain beat Macedonia 4-0 and he was clearly delighted with the whole thing.

Speaking to Teledeporte after the game, which put Spain on top of Group G thanks to goal difference, Monreal said,  “I am very happy with the win because we had to win.

“We also had a good game and we have not been behind beyond a couple of plays that they had at first.

“The new coach is giving me the opportunity and I’m overjoyed, what more could you ask for?”

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The match was Monreal’s 17th international cap and his second since earning a recall this year.

In one of those weird twists that football likes to throw up every now and then, Nacho made his debut in 2009 against Macedonia – the side he scored against on Saturday.

His appearance for Spain against Albania in October was his first international match for almost exactly three years.