Spain's locker room is brimming with leadership, and their key strength at the upcoming European Championship lies in the tight-knit relationships among the players, according to midfielder Pedri. The young and skilled Spanish squad has been under the guidance of manager Luis de la Fuente, who transitioned from the national youth setup to the senior team between 2013 and 2022. Pedri, of Barcelona, shared with the press on Tuesday, 'In recent days, we've discussed how our greatest asset is being a unified team, a family on and off the pitch. The team itself is the leader. Many players, who are captains, provide significant leadership, but the unique aspect is that we operate as a collective without any standout individual leader.' Spain, three-time champions, kick off their Euro 2024 journey on June 15 against Croatia, followed by matches with defending champions Italy and Albania in Group B. Pedri added, 'It's crucial to start well, but we've observed that many teams triumph in major tournaments even after losing their opener. There's no need to stress over the first game; we'll aim to win and leave nothing on the field.' The team, youthful and eager, is excited to begin their campaign. Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, excluded 17-year-old Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia from his 26-man roster. Despite Cubarsi's impressive season in LaLiga, showcasing his consistency and ball-playing skills, De la Fuente opted for more experienced center-backs like Robin Le Normand, Nacho Fernandez, Aymeric Laporte, and Dani Vivian. Laporte, formerly of Manchester City, has been a contentious figure since his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr after falling out of favor with City's manager, Pep Guardiola. Cubarsi, now omitted from Euro 2024, is anticipated to be part of Spain's Olympic team for Paris, following their silver medal in Tokyo. Ayoze Perez, who contributed a goal and an assist in his international debut at 30 during a 5-0 friendly win over Andorra, was a surprise inclusion among the eight attackers traveling to Germany. Another unexpected selection was Barcelona's 21-year-old midfielder Fermin Lopez, who made his debut and provided an assist, adding vigor to Spain's play. Despite not being favored to win and facing a challenging group with Italy, Croatia, and Albania, Spain's youthful talent could drive them deep into the tournament.