Spain charged up for Eng clash: Olmo

BERLIN, July 12

Spain midfielder Dani Olmo said today that the team enjoyed the challenging path they faced to reach the Euro 2024 final, winning a tough group and taking down Germany and France, and are pumped up for their clash against England on Sunday.

Olmo came on as a substitute to grab a goal and an assist to help Spain beat the hosts in the quarterfinals and scored the winner against France after they had initially gone behind.

The 26-year-old said that doing things the hard way was the perfect motivation for a competitive group of players.

“We’ve had to go through the hard road and should be proud of how we got here. The style of game we are playing is what got us here,” Olmo told a press conference. “We are feeling really good and charged-up, well prepared, physically and mentally at our best. We know we have a unique opportunity on Sunday. We are super-motivated for the game to come.”

“All we are thinking now is about the final. Ninety minutes away from glory, from being able to win a European Championship twelve years later (after last triumph in Euro 2012). Our motivation is at its peak… Can’t wait!” he added. — Reuters