Former Real Madrid and Spain captain Fernando Hierro has sung the praises for Euro 2020 captain Sergi Busquets.

Hierro says Busquets was outstanding as skipper as Spain reached the semifinals.

He said, "Busi never surprises me. He has become the father of all. He is the father of the nursery. He is a player that we will really remember when he is not around.

"What he has done in this European Championship is an example for everyone.

"He joined immediately, started to play ... He is an example for his teammates, for his coaches, for those of us who are away. I can only speak of him with affection and admiration."