Versatile West Ham forward Pablo Fornals scored a stunning first Spain goal on Wednesday night as Luis Enrique gave the Hammer a first senior start.
The 25-year-old opened the scoring as Spain cruised past Kosovo 2-0 in the World Cup qualifier.
A member of the Under 21 side that lifted the UEFA European Championship age group trophy, Fornals is no stranger to success on the international stage.
During commentary for the world feed, Steve Banyard couldn’t hide his glee as the Iron broke the deadlock in superb fashion.
Fornals on the turn… Great goal. First start for Fornals, first goal for Fornals. A fantastic finish from Fornals. Didn’t he take it well? He’s been irrepressible for West Ham. Here he just rolls away from his man and unleashes a bullet at Arijanet Muric. Deft, delicate and deadly.
Fornals is truly enjoying a purple patch in what has always been a career full of promise.
Already the Spaniard has scored twice and registered one assist as David Moyes’ side made an unbeaten start to the new Premier League season.
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Exciting times indeed.
Not only are key West Ham players heading off to represent elite counties, they’re also having a major impact as well.
Valued at £16.2million (Transfermarkt), Fornals looks to be fulfilling the promise shown early on during his days with Villarreal.
Soon to be strutting his stuff in the Europa League, the Hammers faithful can look forward to what’s to come.
