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Merino scores hat-trick as Spain defeat Turkey

Mikel Merino scored a superb hat-trick to help Spain defeat Turkey in their World Cup qualifier in Konya.

Our midfielder netted his first of the night on 22 minutes before rounding off a fine move just before half-time to double his tally.

Mikel rounded off his hat-trick in superb fashion, curling home from range to make it 5-0 on the night. Ferran Torres and Pedri scored the other goals in the 6-0 victory for La Roya.

Martin Zubimendi also started the contest, playing 71 minutes before being replaced by Rodri. David Raya was an unused substitute.