It was not the same style of Spain team which dominated football more than a decade ago – winning Euros 2008 and 2012, and the 2010 World Cup.
That team was based on passing teams off the park – with geniuses Xavi and Andres Iniesta in midfield – but wingers are crucial to this team.
Nico Williams scored the opener and substitute Mikel Oyarzabal netted the late winner – with Yamal setting up Williams’ goal.
Williams and Yamal, good friends, had their birthdays on Friday and Saturday – turning 22 and 17 respectively.
Barcelona’s Yamal is the youngest player to ever play at, score at, assist at and win a European Championship.
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, who won one cap for England, said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “It is a good thing for football that Spain won the tournament with the brand they have played.”
BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who used to play for Barcelona, said: “It is a hard defeat for England to take but in some ways, it is a victory for attacking football.”
Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata, on BBC One, added: “We played great football, always tried to win the games and I think we deserve to win this tournament,
“We have young players and older players. It is not only a team for the present, but also a team for the future.
“They are playing such a high level now.
“We are so proud of them and really believe they can keep growing and believing and keep winning trophies.”
Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague said: “Spain surprised me again.
“They said ‘we are going at it without fear by being brave and courageous’ – that is what has won them the tournament.”
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