16-year-old Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been handed a start for Spain in his first European Championship.
born in 2007, is playing in his first international tournament and has been named in the starting XI for Spain 's opener with Croatia.And marked his historic appearance with an assist for Spain 's third goal, delivering a gorgeous cross for Dani Carvajal.
Yamal, who was also eligible to play for Morocco, is seen as La Roja's next big thing and has scored seven goals in 51 appearances forSpain's youngest ever player and goalscorer, Yamal has even brought his homework to the Euros with him and his having online classes to ensure he does not miss out on vital learning when not providing magic on the right flank.
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