Mikel Merino: Arsenal midfielder proving Spain's World Cup hero after overcoming injury that left him in mobility scooter

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th-minute, only 117 seconds after coming off the bench, in Spains World Cup quarter-final against Belgium; Arsenal midfielder also scored a late winner as a substitute against Portugal as he continues his habit of delivering at big moments Mikel Merino might have hoped to appear earlier than the 85th minute against Belgium following his match-winning impact from the bench against Portugal. Instead, he had to wait until the 86th. No matter. Another late cameo, another decisive goal. He ... [3685 chars]