_The talented teenager is determined to focus on his own game as he celebrates his first senior international call-up_
Barcelona wonderkid Pedri is delighted to be involved in the Spain national team set-up, but played down comparisons with club legend Andres Iniesta.
Pedri, 18, received his maiden call-up in March for the start of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Having represented Spain at every level from Under-17 to U21, he now has a chance of making his senior bow in the coming days.
“I have to be Pedri,” he responded when asked about the links to his predecessor in the Barcelona midfield. “It’s an honour to be compared to Andres Iniesta.”
“From the first day they’ve treated me very well,” he added, referring to his new colleagues with Spain. “Knowing Jordi [Alba], Busi [Sergio Busquets] and the U21 teammates makes everything easier. I like Luis Enrique’s style of play a lot.
“I hope to learn and adapt well to contribute as much as possible to the national team.”
Avant Sports Desk