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Merino edged out in Nations League final

Mikel Merino was a second half substitute in Spain's penalty shootout defeat against Portugal in the Nations League final in Munich.

After scoring in the dramatic 5-4 win over France in the semi-final, Mikel came on in the 75th minute for Fabian Ruiz as the contest ended 2-2 after extra-time.

Our midfielder scored Spain's first penalty of the shootout as La Roya lost 5-3 on spot kicks after Diogo Costa saved Alvaro Morata's effort.

David Raya was an unused substitute in the loss for Luis de la Fuente's side at the Allianz Arena.

Declan Rice was a second half substitute as England won 1-0 against Andorra in World Cup qualifying.