Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui says Diego Costa looks like he is at last enjoying life with the national team.
The Chelsea striker admitted this week that he is beginning to feel increasingly relaxed with the rest of the squad following a difficult first three years as a Spain international.
"He's calm and happy," Lopetegui told Radio Marca. "He has had a lot of consistency and form at Chelsea and we are all delighted.
"The players who are with us have shown incredible behaviour. The players are the medicine for the Spain team and they will help us achieve our goals."
"The main focus is to get points against Israel. We need to convey the importance of this game," he said.
"They have good players and they are a competitive team. We know how difficult they are, we have to perform well.
"We absolutely respect Israel and I'm sure that they are also going to be respected by the city of Gijon."
