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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Mark Jones

Three reasons for Spain to be positive despite Germany equaliser in World Cup draw

Spain couldn't make it two wins out of two but Luis Enrique is still likely to be pleased with his young side despite being pegged back by Germany.

After their 7-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening group stage game, many installed Spain as early favourites for the World Cup, but this clash with Germany always likely to prove a lot tougher despite Hansi Flick's side losing to Germany in their first game.

Spain started the better side and after having VAR to thank for chalking off an Antonio Rudiger goal in the first half, they took the lead just after the hour mark with a smart finish from Alvaro Morata just eight minutes after he'd come on.

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