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Spain's Fernando Torres defied his critics with a brace last night as the European and world champions outclassed the Republic of Ireland 4-0 at Euro 2012.
The Chelsea forward was brought off the bench 15 minutes from time in Spain's 1-all draw with Italy in their tournament opener but started last night's tie in Gdansk.
It paid off for coach Vicente Del Bosque and the win ensured that Spain draw level on four points with Croatia, who drew one-all with Italy in yesterday's other tie.
Ireland crash out of the tournament after back to back defeats.
