Arsenal news: Raya, Merino and Zubimendi in World Cup final

It's European versus world champions in Sunday's World Cup final and Arsenal have three players in Luis de la Fuente's Spain side who face Argentina live on the BBC from 19:00 BST.

Mikel Merino has been dubbed the World Cup 'super sub' after scoring two last-minute winners in the knockout stages to eliminate Portugal and Belgium from the competition.

At this tournament, he has become the first player in World Cup history to score the winning goal in two different knockout-stage matches as a substitute, and also the first Spanish player to score two winning goals after the 80th minute at the World Cup. Can he do it again?

Goalkeeper David Raya and midfielder Martin Zubimendi have been named on the bench for every game of the competition, but are yet to feature.

So in all likelihood, it is Merino Spain may turn to.

Any glory will be a function of sacrifice because, in playing for Spain this summer, Merino has missed the brunt of the early weeks with his first child - Marco - born in May.

Returning home with a World Cup winner's medal would be some story to tell his boy about in years to come.

Watch the World Cup final on the BBC