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When I set out there were no role models, no Spanish players, Martinez says. Only Nayim, from Ceuta. England was unknown. It's the Third Division. You've spent your whole life learning you have to look after the ball, then you get there and the first thing they say is: Second ball'.

Mikel Oyarzabal had scored six times in qualifying for the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and he continued where he left off with a ruthless double on Friday.

Marcelo's first Selecao appearance came in a friendly against Wales that was played at White Hart Lane in September 2006. A 25-yard strike from Marcelo just after the hour mark put Brazil on their way that evening.

Romelu Lukaku will not take part in the upcoming Red Devils friendlies in the US against the United States and Mexico. Romelu has chosen to focus on training to further optimize his physical condition.

I've always enjoyed playing that way - expressing myself, trying different things. Soccer AM opened it up to every other fan out there. You would have them all speaking about the Showboat. It was nice to be in with some world-class players.

Lionel Messi's Argentina squad is set to play friendlies against Mauritania on March 27 and Zambia on March 31, both matches kicking off at 23:15 GMT/BST.