Watching this current crop of Spain youngsters makes one wonder, is it perhaps on par with or even stronger than their teams with the likes of Torres, Iniesta, Silva, Fabregas and Xavi playing?
Well, probably not, because those players mentioned are all world class but then again, so does a fair few of the U21 Spaniards appear to be as well.
First off, Marco Asensio stole the show with some extremely elegant and wonderful performances at the start of the tournament and then last night Saul Niguez ran riot scoring three in the Semis against what the Italians describe as their best crop of youngsters for +20 years.
But perhaps the real star of the Spanish show so far is actually the 20-year-old Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos?
I mean he almost stole the headlines during last nights 3-1 win over Italy despite Saul's hat trick, as he was absolutely everywhere, pulling strings, breaking up play, setting teammates up and looking thoroughly amazing throughout. What an accomplished, shrewd and effective player he looks to be..
Well, probably not, because those players mentioned are all world class but then again, so does a fair few of the U21 Spaniards appear to be as well.
First off, Marco Asensio stole the show with some extremely elegant and wonderful performances at the start of the tournament and then last night Saul Niguez ran riot scoring three in the Semis against what the Italians describe as their best crop of youngsters for +20 years.
But perhaps the real star of the Spanish show so far is actually the 20-year-old Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos?
I mean he almost stole the headlines during last nights 3-1 win over Italy despite Saul's hat trick, as he was absolutely everywhere, pulling strings, breaking up play, setting teammates up and looking thoroughly amazing throughout. What an accomplished, shrewd and effective player he looks to be..
