Rooney praises Lamine Yamal

On the night of June 21st, legend Wayne Rooney praised Lamine Yamal after his brilliant performance that helped Spain defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0.

Yamal received praise from Rooney after his impressive performance against Saudi Arabia.

Rooney admitted he was completely captivated by the spontaneous style of play and the joy that the 18-year-old star brought to the pitch. Even though he only played the first half, Yamal still managed to demonstrate his immense influence on the team's overall play.

The former Manchester United striker commented: "Despite his young age, Yamal possesses incredible maturity and is a source of inspiration that boosts the confidence of his teammates." The presence of this winger gives the Spanish stars confidence in their chances of lifting the World Cup trophy.

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Besides his attacking prowess, the former England international was particularly impressed by the young player's tireless defensive support. The fact that a big player was willing to drop deep to clear the ball set a great example, inspiring every other player on the pitch to give their all.

Yamal opened the scoring for Spain in the 10th minute. In his 45 minutes on the pitch, the Barcelona forward had two shots on target, one of which resulted in a goal. Oyarzabal scored a brace, and an own goal by Tambakti sealed a 4-0 victory for the European side.

This victory is significant for Luis de la Fuente's team. They had faced much skepticism after a disappointing draw against newcomers Cape Verde. The four goals against Saudi Arabia are a confirmation of Spain's position at the 2026 World Cup . They currently lead Group H with four points and will face Uruguay on June 27th.

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