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There were own goals and wonder goals. There were script-changing late goals. Records were shattered, hearts broken and noses busted in the group stage of Euro 2024. There were bright shiny newbies and great golden oldies. Unlikely heroes burst from the fringes. There were pink kits and pretzels, armies of tartan, invasions of orange. Blaring car horns of late-night celebration, doner kebabs and mighty steins of ale.

A single goal from Ferran Torres earned Spain a straightforward 1-0 win over Albania, securing their spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024, and dumping their opponents out of the competition. The result means not only do Spain top Group B, but they do so with a perfect record of three wins out of three, and not a single goal conceded. It will not be wasted on Luis de la Fuente's men that the last European Championship in which Spain managed this feat, was at Euro 2008 - a tournament they went on to win. Torres' low strike in the 13th minute looked like it might open the floodgates for Spain, but it ended up being a relatively quiet match across both halves, save chances from both sides being saved comfortably.

Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino has reportedly attracted the interest of Serie A giants Juventus, Inter and AC Milan ahead of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old is expected to leave the club in the summer following loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea over the last two seasons. Patino's contract at Arsenal expires in 2025, with the Gunners expected to cash.