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Merino scores in Nations League thriller vs France

Mikel Merino scored for Spain in an incredible 5-4 win against France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final in Stuttgart.

Nico Williams opened the scoring before Merino pounced three minutes later to double the lead for Luis de la Fuente's side.

Our midfielder played a fine one-two with Mikel Oyarzabal before firing past Mike Maignan in the France net.

Lamine Yamal and Pedri scored twice in the space of two second half minutes to make it 4-0 before Kylian Mbappe reduced the deficit. Yamal looked to have put the game beyond doubt with his second of the evening but goals from Rayan Cherki, a Dani Vivian own goal and a header by Randal Kolo Muani set up a dramatic finish.