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Michael O’Neill insisted he had no regrets about pitting his young Northern Ireland players against Spain as they will benefit in the long term from Saturday’s 5-1 defeat

Daniel Ballard’s early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up

Michael O’Neill admitted Spain’s class told in a humbling 5-1 defeat for Northern Ireland but he believes his young players will benefit from having taken on a world-class team

· ReutersPedri is rediscovering his best form and will have an important role to play in Spain's European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the Barcelona midfielder scored twice in a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland

Pedri is living up to the lofty expectations set by Spain’s national team, so says coach Luis de la Fuente.The Barcelona youngster netted twice in Spain’s 5-1 demolition of Northern Ireland in their final pre-tournament friendly ahead of Euro 2024

Spain were at their ruthless best as they swept aside Northern Ireland to conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with an emphatic 5-1 triumph

Northern Ireland's Daniel Ballard stunned Spain with a second-minute header. But Luis de la Fuente's team powered past their overmatched opponents in Mallorca.Pedri scored twice in the first half for his first goals in his 20th appearance for Spain.

Spain made light work of Northern Ireland in their final warm-up match ahead of Euro 2024 recording a thumping 5-1 win despite going behind

Spain throw down the gauntlet! Pedri nets brilliant brace as inspired La Roja thump Northern Ireland 5-1 to send a message to fellow Euro 2024 contenders· Spain fell behind within two minutes· Quickly righted course thanks to Pedri's brace· Look in s