Thiago Alcantara has described Spain's European Under-21 Championship campaign as "a perfect tournament".

The Barcelona midfielder scored a hat-trick during his side's 4-2 win over Italy in the final of the tournament earlier today.

The 22-year-old told Sky Sports News: "I think it is a perfect tournament. We won all the matches and we played wonderful football too.

"The most important thing is to play a good game for the team and for each other.

"I am very glad for my players and I'm glad for the tournament too. All the players played an amazing game and congratulations to the team."

Alcantara has been linked with a summer move to Manchester United.

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Sian Cowper