Sunday 29 June 2008
How did Spain do it?
Fernando Torres clips the winning goal past Jens Lehmann (©Getty Images)
Spain's long wait is over. After 44 years Spanish footballers have finally struck gold again on the international stage with their 1-0 victory over Germany in Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final in Vienna.

Key to success
From their opening 4-1 win against Russia through the hoodoo-laying shoot-out triumph over Italy in the quarter-finals to Sunday night's deserved coronation in Vienna, Spain have bettered all-comers at this EURO, not slipping up once. But what was the key to their success?  Was it the artistry of their fluent, fleet-footed midfielders or the goals of final match-winner Fernando Torres and tournament top scorer David Villa? How about the inspirational leadership of veteran coach Luis Aragonés and the squad's new-found mental strength? Have your say below. 

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