Michael Essien Waxes Lyrical About Nico Williams After Euro 2024 Success

• Legendary Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien has extolled Spain midfielder Nico Williams after Euro 2O24
• The former Chelsea midfielder was in Berlin to work as a pundit for the final of the European Championship
• Williams scored as Spain defeated England to win the competition for the fourth time in their history

Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien was full of praise for Spain winger Nico Williams after his performance against England in the final of the European Championship.

The forward with Ghanaian descent was on target as Spain defeated the Three Lions 2-1 to win Euro 2024 on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Williams, the younger brother of Black Stars forward Inaki Williams, opened the scoring two minutes after the break following a swift move from the Spaniards, which saw Lamine Yamal lay a perfect pass to the Athletic Bilbao star.

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England levelled through Chelsea winger Cole Palmer, but Mikel Oyazarbal scored late to hand Spain the title.

Essien was in Berlin to watch the final and was left impressed by the display of Williams Jr.

"He was amazing, amazing. I mean as a young player, turning up in this big game, scoring for your country, I mean what more can I say? He has been fantastic," he told Sporty TV.

Williams Jr scored two goals and delivered an assist at his first European Championship with the now four-time European champions.

Spain beat England to win Euro 2024

After a barren first half, the game exploded in the second half after Williams broke the deadlock just a little over a minute after the break.

England came close to forcing the game into extra time after second-half substitute Cole Palmer levelled in the 73rd minute.

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However, Spain netted the winner with four minutes remaining after Mikel Oyazarbal met a Marc Cucurella cross.

Spain are now four times champions of Europe, becoming the most successful country in Europe.

Inaki Williams proud of Nico Williams

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana forward Inaki Williams shared his pride in his younger brother Nico Williams following his success with Spain at the European Championship in Germany.

Williams Jr scored the opener as Spain produced an outstanding display to beat England 2-1 at the final in Berlin.

His senior brother, Inaki, who plays for the Black Stars of Ghana, took to social media to celebrate his brother.

Source: YEN.com.gh