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Koke learning from Xavi and Andres Iniesta on Spain duty

Koke explains how he is learning from Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta ahead of the World Cup.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has explained how he has been learning from Barcelona stars Xavi and Andres Iniesta ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.

The Los Rojiblancos youngster is part of Spain's 23-man squad for the Brazil tournament alongside the Barca midfielders, and the 22-year-old has admitted that he has been impressed when training alongside the duo.

He told reporters: "Every day I'm learning more and [Xavi and Iniesta] have a lot I could learn from.

"What I've found the most surprising is how fast you need to think and see the play before the pass. I'm learning from them and everyone else and I'm trying to take everything I can from them.

"They have the mentality and skill made for football."

The world champions kick off their defence against the Netherlands in a repeat of the 2010 final on Friday.

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