For Alvaro Morata, adulation from supporters of his beloved Spain has always been hard to come by. His demons of years gone by have reared their head again as he prepares to lead La Roja out into battle in their Euro 2024 semi-final against France.
Morata is yet to taste defeat while wearing the armband for his country and is expected to lead the line on Tuesday in what is arguably the country's biggest match in over a decade.
Hope in the national team has been restored this tournament as they have soared to the last four with Luis de la Fuente's young team sparking life back into a Spanish side that had remained dormant for 12 years.