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Spain will need their squad players more than ever in the Euro 2024 semi-final with France but the fact both scorers in Friday’s win over Germany were substitutes bodes well for the team. Mikel Merino’s header late in extra time sealed a 2-1 victory over the hosts but the game came at a cost with defenders Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand now suspended for the last four after a red card and another booking respectively. Pedri also limped off early but Dani Olmo – who plays in Germany for RB Leipzig – came on in Stuttgart and scored a classy opener just after half-time, with Florian Wirtz lev…

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