Morata scores twice as Spain cruises to 3-0 win over Turkey

He added: “I’m very happy with the game that the team played, with the goals, and with being here”.

The reigning champions absolutely hammered Turkey on every scale; dominated possession and scored two quick goals before the break thanks to Morata and Nolito while they started the second half where they left off when Alvaro Morata tapped home from close range to pretty much end the contest.

The Turks suffered their second successive defeat in Group D and must win their final match against the Czech Republic to have a realistic chance of reaching the second round.

Spain, aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Euros title, can seal top spot in the pool with just a draw against Croatia in their final group game on Tuesday.

Prior to this year, Celta Vigo winger Nolito had played just three times for Spain. Yet to concede a goal, and enjoying some sparkling connections up front, they mean business.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque was over the moon with his side’s attacking performance in their 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday.

“Starting with a win makes a big difference”, Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran told reporters at the Stadium Nice ahead of Spain’s second Group D tie.

After the match, Croatia’s coach Ante Cacic vented his anger at the Croatian authorities for not doing enough to crack down on hooliganism, calling those who disrupted the game “sports terrorists”.

“It was a great goal”, Eder said.

Cesc Fabregas lifted a pass into the area and, although Topal got his head to it, he could only send the ball backwards towards Nolito, who slotted the ball past Babacan.

Spain introduced Bruno Soriano after the hour-mark and almost scored eight minutes into his cameo, but Babacan produced a fine low save to keep out the midfielder’s strike from 20-yards out.

“After the World Cup, it was disappointing for everyone – for the players, for the fans, for the whole country”, he said. Fatih Terem’s team were in turmoil and Arda Turan was being booed by his own supporters.

“It leaves a bad taste in my mouth for Arda”.

Terim was also unimpressed and felt the situation had a negative impact on the team. “I wished him all the best for the rest of the tournament”.

Morata’s two goals against Turkey improved the striker’s tally to five global goals from 11 caps as he continues to build an impressive record for the Spanish team.

“You can be sure that I will never accept this”.