Spain's backup squad return home from Euros

SHOT IN THE ARM: Spain's national soccer team pose after being vaccinated against COVID at Las Rozas Sports City in Madrid. 

Spain has sent home the 17 extra players it called up this week to form an alternative squad after a coronavirus outbreak had threatened to infect the team at the European Championship.

Six players with previous experience with the national team and 11 players from Spain’s U21 team were called up by coach Luis Enrique after captain Sergio Busquets tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.