Spain, a winning horse: De la Fuente after semis entry

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his young side after Friday's 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany took them to the Euro semi-finals.

"This is a winning horse," the 63-year-old manager said, adding: "I'm proud to coach players like this, players that are insatiable. They're used to competing at the highest level and they have an opportunity to win the tournament."

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Spain took the lead early in the second half when Dani Olmo, who came on after eight minutes for the injured Pedri, turned in a pass from 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal.

Germany hit back however in the penultimate minute of regular time when Florian Wirtz blasted in a Joshua Kimmich knock-down to level the scores and send the match to extra time.

Olmo was again crucial, in the 29th minute of extra time, laying on a perfect chip for Mikel Merino to head home.

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