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Diego Costa: 'I need to improve in front of goal for Spain'

Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists that he needs to step up after scoring just one goal for Spain since his debut last year.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has insisted that there will be "no lack of effort" in trying to improve his goalscoring form for Spain.

The Brazilian-born player has managed to strike just once for the nation after making his debut last year.

In Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Macedonia, Costa had another frustrating run-out.

"I've got a lot to improve and I've got to start scoring goals," Costa told AS. "There will be no lack of effort on my part.

"I am always filled with ambition whenever I get called for the national team. On a personal level I am not happy because I didn't manage to score tonight although I'm happy with the victory."

At club level, during his first season at Chelsea, Costa netted 20 goals in 29 appearances.

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Spain's Midfielder Juan Mata (L) celebrates with his teammate midfielder Sergio Busquets (C) after scoring during the Euro 2016 Group C qualifying football match between Macedonia and Spain at the Filip II Arena stadium in Skopje on September 8, 2015
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