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Alonso on the double as Spain get back to business

TWO GOALS from Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso ensured European champions Spain completed preparations for their World Cup qualification campaign on a high.

Alonso on the double as Spain get back to business

Thu, 21 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

Substitute Alonso gave Spain the lead five minutes into the second half of their friendly against Denmark in Copenhagen.

Fernando Torres did well by the goal line to lift the ball over his marker before laying it back to Anfield club-mate Alonso, who volleyed home his second goal for his country from 10 yards out.

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