for their technical excellence, effective gameplan and resolute defending. It's so hard to score against them - even for world class attacking players.

France were probably the most attractive footballing side but Spain dealt with them pretty easily.

Reminds me a bit of the first World Cup I was old enough to take in, marvelling at the skill of the likes of Zico and Socrates in that Brazil 82 side. In my young mind, they were clearly the best team and certain to win it, but the dastardly Italians put them out and went on to lift the trophy.

Agree about Yamal, he's good now but likely to get even better and be one of the world's best. As with many sporting greats, he's got that swagger.