Ramos on Pique: There's a good friendship which is always getting better

Sergio Ramos says his friendship with Gerard Pique is fine after Spain beat Macedonia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Skopje on Sunday. 

David Silva and Diego Costa scored the goals to keep Spain top of their qualifying group, with an important fixture up next against Italy in September.  

"Really happy for the three points and because we knew how to suffer," said Ramos after Spain held off a second half fightback from the hosts. 

"Now we have a really tough game to come against Italy, but it's clear that we're a step away from the World Cup." 

Ramos was also asked about his relationship with Pique after the two defenders clashed in the title run-in between Madrid and Barça. 

“Everything’s been really good with Pique,” Ramos said.  “There’s a good friendship between us which is getting better every year -- and I think that can you can see that on the pitch each time we play together.” 

Finally, the La Roja captain also said he would not tinker with the Madrid squad too much amid rumours Alvaro Morata is set to leave for Manchester United. 

“We will see what happens with Morata,” he added. “I have a special affection for him and always wish him the best. 

“But it doesn’t depend on me if he stays. If it depended on me, I would change very little. We have a complete team and everything’s going well. Why fix something that’s not broken?”