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Yamal one of six Spain players in Euro 2024 team of tournament

AFP
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024

PARIS: Euro 2024 winners Spain have six players, including 17-year-old star Lamine Yamal, in the team of the tournament unveiled by UEFA on Tuesday.

Yamal is joined by fellow forward Nico Williams in front of an all-Spanish midfield of Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo and Rodri, and left-back Marc Cucurella. Right-back Kyle Walker is the only player from England, who lost 2-1 in Sunday´s final, in the lineup.

The defence is completed by France centre-back William Saliba and Switzerland´s Manuel Akanji, while France goalkeeper Mike Maignan also gets the nod. Host nation Germany´s sole representative is forward Jamal Musiala. The team was selected by UEFA´s Technical Observer panel.