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– Ansu Fati seized his chance to impress Spain manager Luis Enrique as the Barcelona youngster scored in his side’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a World Cup warm-up on Thursday.
– The 20-year-old was handed a start and needed only 13 minutes to make his mark in a sold-out Amman International Stadium, converting from a pass by Marco Asensio.
– With all eyes on Ansu after doubts over whether he would make the 26-man squad, he looked lively and was off target with another couple of attempts as a Spanish side featuring several fringe players dominated.
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– Spain made a host of changes after the break with Robert Sanchez replaced in goal by David Raya who was called into action to keep out a fine effort by Mahmoud Mardi.
– The former world champions doubled their lead in the 56th minute when Carlos Soler dribbled into the box and set up Pablo Sarabia who made a mess of his effort but Gavi seized on the loose ball to fire home.
– Youngster Nico Williams, who replaced Ansu late on, did his cause no harm with a well-taken third in the 84th minute.
– Spain blotted their copybook as Jordan managed a late consolation through substitute Hamza Al Dardour after a mistake by substitute Cesar Azpilicueta.
🏁 ¡¡FINAL, FINAL, FINAAAAAL EN AMÁN!!
La @SEFutbol se va de Jordania con una victoria bajo el brazo y buenas sensaciones de cara al debut en el @fifaworldcup_es.
⚽️ @ANSUFATI (13')
⚽️ Gavi (57')
⚽️ @willliamsssnico (84')
🇯🇴 🆚 🇪🇸 | 1-3 | 90+2’#VamosEspaña | #Catar2022 pic.twitter.com/GfSfbWYF8D
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) November 17, 2022
– Luis Enrique’s side face Costa Rica in their World Cup opener on Nov. 23 and they also face Germany and Japan in Group E.
