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'We’re following a generation of geniuses' - Spain struggling with weight of expectation at Euro 2020, admits Morata

The forward was in no mood for excuses after La Roja's disappointing 1-1 draw with Poland at Estadio La Cartuja

Alvaro Morata admits Spain are struggling with the weight of expectation at Euro 2020 as they try and follow a "generation of geniuses".

Spain lifted the trophy for the second time in 2008 before becoming the first country to win the competition back-to-back four years later, a World Cup triumph wedged in between.

With Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Fernando Torres, David Villa and Sergio Ramos at the peak of their powers, La Roja were an unstoppable force but the squad is currently going through a transitional phase under Luis Enrique.