Alvaro Morata has been a good replacement for David Villa with that No. 7 jersey after putting an outstanding man of the display today as former and defending champions, Spain sees off Turkey in Nice.
Morata gave Spain the lead late in the first half, rising between Turkey’s centre-backs to superbly direct Nolito’s pinpoint cross into Volkan Babacan’s top left-hand corner.
The holders doubled their advantage within three minutes, Nolito turning goalscorer this time, taking advantage of a poor Mehmet Topal header to finish from close range.
Morata added his second, and Spain’s third, shortly after the restart, finishing off a lovely team goal that also involved Andres Iniesta and Jordi Alba, with Turkey unable to create clear chances of their own.
Spain’s win ensured their 62-year unbeaten run against Turkey continues, with Vicente del Bosque’s team hunting their third successive European Championship title.
Fatih Terim’s men, meanwhile, are facing an early exit from Euro 2016 after losing their opening two matches at the finals without scoring a goal.