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Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso follows in footsteps of his father and grandfather by making debut for Spain in dominant win over Argentina

Marcos Alonso followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather on Tuesday night as he made his debut for Spain.

The Chelsea left wing back came on for Jordi Alba in the 79th minute in Spain's 6-1 win over Argentina in Madrid.

He also became the seventh third-generation international player after Diego Forlan, Javier Hernandez, Vladimir Weiss, Warren Feeney, Hazem Emam and Andre Schembri.

Marcos Alonso (left) made his debut for Spain in the 6-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday
Marcos Alonso (left) made his debut for Spain in the 6-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday
Marcos Alonso Imaz (left), Marcos Alonso Pena (centre) and grandson and son Marcos Alonsou00a0
Marcos Alonso Imaz (left), Marcos Alonso Pena (centre) and grandson and son Marcos Alonso

The 27-year-old was also the 11th player to be given his debut by Spain manager Julen Lopetegui.