Morata double lead Spain to easy win over Turkey

Two-time defending champions Spain progressed to the last 16 of the European Championship with a masterful display against a poor Turkey in Nice.

Spain became the first team to score more than twice in a Euro 2016 match.

Alvaro Morata headed Spain ahead while Nolito doubled the lead within minutes, side-footing home from close range. The third goal was a sublime 22-pass move involving nine outfield players, ending with Morata finding the net.

The current European champions have not lost a game at the Euros since 2004, going on a run of 14 games without a loss after winning the competition twice in succession.

Spain face Croatia on Tuesday to decide who will claim top spot while this defeat means Turkey need a miracle to qualify after losing their opening two games.

Spain were in control of the game from the first whistle and almost took the lead through Gerard Pique, who headed a David Silva corner over the bar on 11 minutes.

They continued to probe and took the lead on 34 minutes.

Morata, whose place was reportedly under threat after missing chances in the 1-0 win over Czech Republic, cleverly directed Nolito’s cross past Volkan Babacan from 10 yards.

Nolito went from provider to scorer two minutes later as he took full advantage of a Mehmet Topal mistake to slide the ball home from six yards.