Spain head coach claims Arsenal star ‘could play for any team in the world’

Mikel Merino scored Spain’s late winner in their 2-1 victory against Belgium (AP Photo)

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente believes Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is ‘world class’ and could play for any team in the world.

Merino came to Spain’s rescue at the World Cup once again as his goal in the 88th minute sealed La Roja’s 2-1 win over Belgium in the quarter-final on Friday.

In the last-16, Me...