Soccer-Talented reserves keep Spanish train rolling

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group B - Albania v Spain - Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - June 24, 2024 Spain players line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Albania coach Sylvinho suggested that Spain’s second team could win the Euros, and though they will probably face stiffer challenges on the training field this week, the stand-ins duly showcased the squad’s depth on Monday.

Their 1-0 win over Albania that made it three out of three with five goals scored and none conceded and sent them into the knockout stage on a high was a combination of controlled play, almost in second gear, followed by some resolute defending in some testing late exchanges.