Ander Herrera: ‘Spain has the best midfield in the world by a long way’ | Sid Lowe

The Manchester United midfielder believes a more defensive role under José Mourinho has helped him to earn his Spain debutAnder Herrera puffs out his cheeks for the hundredth time, eyes gleaming again, and says something that does not need saying: “I like football.” You can tell. You can tell by the way he talks – and talks and talks – by the enthusiasm and the explanations, analysis not just an answer; by the way he reels off lists and lineups and how, when asked