Wayne Rooney Declares Lamine Yamal Gives Spain the Belief to Win the World Cup

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Wayne Rooney Declares Lamine Yamal Gives Spain the Belief to Win the World Cup

"I absolutely love him, he just makes me smile. The enjoyment and fun he plays with... he gives every other player on that pitch for Spain a confidence and belief that they can go on and win this World Cup," Rooney told the BBC. Yamal scored in the 10th minute before being subbed at half-time with Spain already leading 3-0.

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