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Euro 2016: Fabregas and Cesar Azpilicueta spoke ahead of their final group game against Croatia

2016-06-19 08:04:00 from:SNTV

Spain's Cesc Fabregas and Cesar Azpilicueta spoke on Saturday (18th June) ahead of their final group game against Croatia having aAlready-qualified for the knockout stages at Euro 2016.

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Cesc Fabregas, Spain midfielder:

"We started well, the team plays with a good level, a very fluid game, with a lot of freedom, and we defend well too, and the defensive solidity allows the team to be mentally fit in attack and possession. So yes, we have started well, but we still have a very important game on Tuesday because finishing first in our group is essential and fundamental to what will happen next in this competition. "

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Cesc Fabregas, Spain midfielder:

"My feeling is very positive. We have a phenomenal group of players in the team. Some leaders have left but the youngsters are contributing a lot. There's a lot of togetherness and on the pitch that means we play with more confidence. We have an important match against Croatia because winning the group is imperative - this has only just begun."

SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Cesar Azpilicueta, Spain defender:

"I haven't been with the national team that long but the the only changes in place are made by the boss. We were a squad of 23 and that is cut down to 11. The boss has to make the decisions but for the rest of us, we all want to win and we have the same dreams.The whole group has the same dream at this the European Championship. For me personally I haven't won a title and I want to win more, and that the objective."

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