Morata may finally have solved Spain's number nine problem


Football Soccer - Spain v Turkey - EURO 2016 - Group D - Stade de Nice, Nice, France - 17/6/16 Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring their third goal REUTERS/Yves Herman Livepic

NICE (Reuters) - It has been a long time coming but Spain look as if they may finally have solved their number nine problems following Alvaro Morata's two goals in the 3-0 win over Turkey.

The relief was palpable on the face of 23-year-old when he broke the deadlock with a majestic header after the criticism he suffered for his performance against the Czech Republic.

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