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'Ramos is on a different level' - Spain boss Enrique pays tribute to Real Madrid star

Luis Enrique praised "unique" Sergio Ramos after the Spain captain equalled Italy great Gianluigi Buffon's European caps record in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

Ramos was brought on five minutes from time at the Johan Cruijff ArenA for his 176th international appearance, some 15 years after making his senior debut.

The Real Madrid centre-back can overtake Buffon as Europe's most-capped international footballer should he feature against Switzerland in Basel on Saturday.

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He is also within eight appearances of the worldwide caps record, which is currently held by former Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan.