Cesar Azpilicueta Excited By Spain’s ‘Bold’ Youngsters At World Cup | Football News
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Experienced Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta said Saturday he was excited by the squad's "bold" youngsters as La Roja set their sights on a second World Cup crown. Luis Enrique has selected numerous young stars in his squad, including 20-year-olds Ansu Fati, Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino as well as teenagers Gavi and Pedri. The 33-year-old Chelsea captain, one of the few veterans in Qatar with Spain, said he enjoys watching them play and is impressed by how rapidly they have adapted to top-level football."What surprised me most is their boldness, they're not afraid -- the way they fit into the game, it's a pleasure to see this readiness for the age that they have," Azpilicueta said on Saturday."In football the youngsters start earlier and earlier. They are mature, they understand ...