Fernando Llorente could not hide his delight after scoring his first goal for Spain in the win against England, describing the moment as the most important of his life.

The Athletic Bilbao forward, who had arrived as a substitute, stooped to meet Xavi's free-kick, nodding home the hosts' second goal of the evening.

Despite being a controversial pick by coach Vicente del Bosque, the lofty striker justified the faith placed in him. Naturally, he was very pleased with to have netted.

"I am delighted to have scored my first goal and hope that I can score many more, Marca quote him as saying. It is the most important moment of my life.

Having entered the game as the second half approached its midway point, Llorente had to go back-off in the last few moments after feeling some pain in his leg.

"I felt some discomfort in the last few minutes and I preferred not to risk it, he added. I was determined to be careful and not to risk making anything more serious.

Last night's success ensure that Spain extended their unbeaten run to 29 matches and recorded their third consecutive triumph against England.