Lamine Yamal, who was commemorating his birthday, clinched the young player accolade in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate is set to deliberate on his future with the England team, while Kane finds himself in a 6-way deadlock for the Golden Boot award.
Spain’s rising star Lamine Yamal achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the European Championship title and being named the best young player of the tournament just a day after celebrating his 17th birthday.
Despite most of his contributions being made while he was still 16, Yamal solidified his impact on Spain’s victory by assisting Nico Williams’ crucial opening goal in a thrilling 2-1 triumph over England in the final match held on July 14, 2024.
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Expressing his elation, Yamal stated, “This is the ultimate gift I could have ever hoped for. It feels like a dream come true.”
He further added, “Although it was challenging when the opponents equalized, I have immense respect for the resilience and determination of our team, as we always find a way to bounce back.”
