Yamal inspires sharper Spain to statement World Cup win

It may have taken them a week but Spain have arrived at the World Cup - and their rivals for the trophy will be wary. The European champions were blunt and missing a spark in their 0-0 draw with minnows Cape Verde on Monday. It was one of the most shocking results in World Cup history.

But Spain reminded everyone why they have widely been regarded as favourites to win this tournament with their overwhelming 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. There are far tougher tests to come but this was a statement.

Lamine Yamal was fit to start after being limited to a brief but exciting cameo against Cape Verde…