Costa ‘knew goals would come’

Diego Costa said he always knew he would score again for Spain after netting twice in an 8-0 rout of Liechtenstein in their World Cup qualifying opener on Monday.

The Chelsea striker, who was on a run of one goal in 11 appearances for Spain, scored the opener in the 10th minute, heading in former Atletico Madrid team-mate Koke’s free-kick.

“I had struggled because a striker always needs to score goals but now I’m participating more in the play and I knew the goals were going to come,” Costa said.

Costa headed in Spain’s fifth goal on the rebound after holding off two defenders in the area, leaving the pitch to a raucous reception from the supporters in Leon when he was substituted.

The controversial striker has endured a difficult relationship with Spain fans since switching loyalties from his native Brazil in 2014.

Last week, he complained …

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