Bojan Krkic is ready to play for the Spanish senior national team.


The 17 year-old goal machine is not at all over-awed by the possibility that he might star for Spain in the national team's next match against France in a friendly at Malaga, to be played in the month of February. Bojan has been the hottest subject of discussion as the Spanish team officials want to forever seal the goal machine's chances of playing for his father's country Serbia, after Bojan has successfully played for - and scored - in most Spanish junior team matches. Now, the time is right for the teenager to ear the big boots of the senior national team, after Krkic played - and scored - for the senior national team of Catalunya in his debut match. The senior national team of Spain is not expected to be any different. Reacting to the possibility, Bojan said:

I'm going to play football, given any opportunity to do so, and if the day comes that I'm called up for the Spanish senior national team, the selección then I will of course be grateful. If not, it's OK.

February is a date with destiny for young Bojan Krkic. If Bojan plays for Spain, this will make him the youngest player in history to ever play for Spain, at the age of 17 years and six months in February.

Bojan Krkic is ready to play for the Spanish senior national team.



The 17 year-old goal machine is not at all over-awed by the possibility that he might star for Spain in the national team's next match against France in a friendly at Malaga, to be played in the month of February. Bojan has been the hottest subject of discussion as the Spanish team officials want to forever seal the goal machine's chances of playing for his father's country Serbia, after Bojan has successfully played for - and scored - in most Spanish junior team matches. Now, the time is right for the teenager to ear the big boots of the senior national team, after Krkic played - and scored - for the senior national team of Catalunya in his debut match. The senior national team of Spain is not expected to be any different. Reacting to the possibility, Bojan said:

I'm going to play football, given any opportunity to do so, and if the day comes that I'm called up for the Spanish senior national team, the selección then I will of course be grateful. If not, it's OK.

February is a date with destiny for young Bojan Krkic. If Bojan plays for Spain, this will make him the youngest player in history to ever play for Spain, at the age of 17 years and six months in February.

U17 European Championship, Groupe A, Match Day 1




FRANCE - SPAIN 0-2 (0-1)
Stadium Bielmont, Verviers - Referee: Dejan Filipovic, SRB


Gaols:

0-1, Iago 19´
0-2, Fran Mérida 73´


Francia: Delle; El Kaoutari, Saunier, Sakho, Lusinga, N'Diaye, M'Vila, Benzerga, Le Tallec, Bourgeois and Saivet.


Spain: De Egea; Moisés, Morgado, Sergio, Rochela, Bojan, Camacho, Ximo, Fran Mérida, Isma (Aquino, m.64) and Iago (Lucas Porcar, m.76).


Bojan Krkic and the U17 of Spain started successful into the U17 European championship in Belgium with a 2-0 victory over rival France. Barcelona´s Iago and former Barca player, now Arsenal, Fran Merida scored the goals.


The team of U17 coach Juan Santisteban started well into the game and showed already early on, why they are considered favourites of the tournament. Six times U17 European Champions showed the required agression and dominated from the kick-off and created two clear chances in the opening minutes. First chance had Bojan Krkic after a long ball from Isma and the second had Ximo after a corner. Iago surprised the French goalkeeper Jorls Delle (Metz) with a fine left footed shot from the edge of the penalty area. The 0-1 through Iago gave Spain even more confidence until on minute 33 Thibault Bourgeois should have equalized for France. The Metz player Bourgeois had a 1on1 with Athletico Madrid keeper David de Egea, but was not able to put the ball into the net. at the beginning of the second half Spain took over control again. after 3 minutes Bojan Krkic had another chance. Bojan, who was very lively and active throughout the entire game, came very close when his shot hit the outside of the net. Bourgeois wasted another clear chance and was not able to equalize for France. arsenal player Fran Merida finally sealed the victory for Spain in the final minutes. On minute 73 Merida took advantage of a fine pass from Daniel Aquino and fired Spain 2-0 up. The last chance of the match was on France´s side. Damien Le Tallec but run with the ball into goalkeeper de Egea.



Spain won comfortably 2-0 and deserved the win. Next match will be against Ucraina, on Friday, May 4, 16:00.