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DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany, July 12, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Spain playmaker Dani
Olmo is vying for the Euro 2024 golden boot with England's Harry Kane, but
said Friday he doesn't care about winning it as long as his team lifts the
trophy.
Olmo and Kane are tied on three goals with four other players and if either
score in the final on Sunday in Berlin they will likely claim the prize.
However with Spain angling for a record fourth European Championship, Olmo
said the team's target was far more important than his own individual glory.
"It's an extra motivation, if there's even room for that, but look, as long
as we win, I don't care if I score or if (Spain goalkeeper) Unai Simon does,"
Olmo told reporters.
"I don't care at all, the important thing is winning the game, but I always
have the objective of helping to chip in."
Olmo has also created two goals for his team-mates but unlike in the past
when that was used as a tie-breaker, the award will be shared by any players
joint-top of the charts.
The RB Leipzig midfielder did not start the tournament as part of Spain coach
Luis de la Fuente's first choice side but made a strong impact off the bench
when given the chance.
Olmo replaced the injured Pedri in the quarter-final win over hosts Germany,
scoring and setting up the winner for Mikel Merino.
The midfielder also struck against France in the semi-final and has scored in
all three knock-out rounds Spain have played.
"In this tournament I feel very good, in a great moment of form, so I have to
keep taking advantage of it," continued the 26-year-old.
"It's true (Kane and I) are tied, but there are other players too who have
helped us get here, with goals and good play.
"Speaking of goals, Fabian (Ruiz) has two goals, Alvaro (Morata) has one --
if he scores a hat-trick then he will win it, and we'd be just as happy -- it
doesn't matter who scores, the main thing is the team."
Olmo scored a hat-trick for Leipzig as they beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the
German Supercup final on Kane's debut for the Bavarian giants last August.
The England captain has still not won a trophy in his career at club or
international level, finishing a runner-up with England in the Euro 2020
final.
Kane, 30, has struggled for form and peak fitness at the Euros despite
managing three goals.
"Of course it would be a dream to score a hat-trick (again) and win it,"
added Olmo.
"But I repeat, the goal is just to win it."