Y Viva Espana! Spain finally look the real deal in a tournament - always fancied but they always cock it up but in this showing, they may finally live up to expectations.
Two goals in each half with a David Villa hat-trick and a last minute Cesc Febregas header after a smart move demolished Russia, whose defence must be their worst since the Kremlin came into existence. Russia looked half decent going forward and grabbed a late consolation which at least made them the first losing side to score a goal but the way they defend, they got no chance of progression.
Commentary was as insane as ever with Mark Lawrenson - about as funny as a drunk uncle at a family wedding - kept making references to the Eurovision Song Contest. It's the Euros, get it. Genius Lawro! Radio 5 meantime wanted to fill the aiwaves talking about the stunning scenery from their commentary box. And, of course, they pondered how Russia qualified from England's Group, Steve McLaren deciding not to take part in that. Wonder why?
So that's Holland, Germany and Spain in the reckoning so far ... watch as they somehow mess it up.
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