FISHING ROD
England in huge Euro 2024 final boost as Spain’s key man goes off injured but it goes wrong immediately
The midfielder was replaced by an Arsenal transfer target
ENGLAND had been handed a massive boost in the Euro 2024 final as Rodri has been subbed off.
The Spanish midfielder was hooked off at half-time after appearing to pick up an injury.
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The Manchester City star was replaced by Martin Zubimendi by manager Luis de la Fuente.
Zubimendi has previously been linked with a move to Arsenal after impressing at Real Sociedad.
Rodri appeared distraught as he was replaced and was visibly upset about the substitute's bench.
The Spaniard could be seen holding his hamstring as he made his way off the pitch.
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England star Jude Bellingham made sure to comfort the ace as he gave him a pat on the back.
However, Spain stole the initiative just two minutes into the second half as Nico Williams scored the opener.
Yamal Lamine drove down the right-hand side before cutting inside and curled the ball to Williams.
The Athletico Bilbao ace then slotted his effort past Jordan Pickford and into the goal.
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The Real Madrid man gestured by turning his hands in front of his eyes at the Arsenal star after fouling him.
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After falling behind, Gareth Southgate made his own change as Ollie Watkins replaced Harry Kane.
Earlier on ITV, presenter Laura Woods bonded with new Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer over their love for Arsenal.
Meanwhile on the BBC, Gary Lineker called out Rio Ferdinand for "child cruelty" after hearing his plan to stop Lamine Yamal.
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