Friday, June 24, 2016

Spain's youngsters not getting many chances at Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

Spain's Koke smiles during a press conference at the Sports Complex Marcel Gaillard in Saint Martin de Re in France, Friday, June 24, 2016. Spain will face Italy in a Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match in Paris on Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

SAINT-MARTIN-DE-RE, France (AP) -- The young players considered the future of Spanish soccer have not been getting many chances to show their potential at the European Championship. Coach Vicente Del Bosque has been revamping Spain after the debacle at the 2014 World Cup but has preferred to stick to more experienced players at Euro 2016. Most of the youngsters he brought to France have not played a major role for the two-time defending champions so far, and it's unlikely many will be on the field when Spain faces Italy in the tournament's round of 16 on Monday at Stade de France.


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