"I remember the first game against Croatia I didn't play very well, he tells FourFourTwo. The game was a bit bad for me, but the team managed to win. But for me, I have that European Championship in my heart. It filled me with courage. Playing with team-mates like the ones I have in the national team and sharing the story with them is incredible."
"When I play in the national team, I have a lot of space, he explains. You can't cover just one player there are a lot of players that you have to cover. I get along well with a lot of the players in the national team as well. Playing alongside Pedri, who's a magician and who puts the ball at your feet, is a privilege."
Nico Williams emerged as a standout performer at Euro 2024, transforming from a highly-regarded young talent into a proven elite player. The Athletic Bilbao winger, who contributed eight goals and 18 assists during the 2023/24 season, played a crucial role in Spain's path to the European title. After a difficult opening match against Croatia, Williams delivered an excellent performance against Italy and continued his impressive form throughout the tournament. He scored and provided assists in Spain's 4-1 victory over Georgia in the last 16, culminating in a man-of-the-match display in the final against England where he netted the opening goal. Williams credited his success to the tactical space provided by Spain's system and the quality of his teammates, particularly praising the influence of experienced players like Álvaro Morata and Dani Carvajal, as well as the creative abilities of Pedri.
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