Spain secure dramatic World Cup victory over Belgium after dreadful error from Senne Lammens gifts Mikel Merino late winner

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: With this quarterfinal hanging in the balance, Courtois gave way for Senne Lammens. What a disaster this was for the Manchester United goalkeeper.


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