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Herrera's key role in 2011 final win

Sunday, June 16, 2013

As Spain's Under-21s prepare to face Italy in the 2013 final, Ander Herrera recounts his opening goal against Switzerland two years ago which sent La Rojita on their way to glory.

Herrera's key role in 2011 final win
Herrera's key role in 2011 final win ©Getty Images
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