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‘We didn’t expect it’ - Marc Casado’s dad surprised by Barcelona star’s Spain call

Marc Casado’s father has revealed his surprise at seeing his son called up to the senior Spain team for the first time.

Luis de la Fuente has named Casado in his squad after watching the midfielder impress in the Barcelona first team this season.

Albert Casado has been chatting about the call-up and is clearly delighted at the news.

“We didn’t expect to be called up to the national team, but we took it as normal, with humility and sacrifice,” he told QueThiJugues.

“Last year when he had no opportunities, he himself asked to play for Barça Atlètic and he was the happiest person in the world playing there.