Spain make it three wins out of three with victory over Faroes

Spain eased to their third win from three games in their Euro 2020 qualification campaign by beating the Faroe Islands 4-1 away on Friday to stay two points clear at the top of Group F.

Captain Sergio Ramos put the visitors ahead from a corner in the sixth minute and Jesus Navas slammed the ball into the far corner in the 19th for Spain, who were still without coach Luis Enrique, who is on extended leave for personal reasons.

It was Ramos' 19th goal in 164 appearances with the national team since his debut in 2005.  It was also his 122nd win with the national team -- surpassing former teammate Iker Casillas in the all-time international list, according to the Spanish federation.

The unfancied Faroes struck back on the half-hour mark though when Klaemint Olsen rose to flick a header from defender Odmar Faero into the net on the volley, although Spain restored their two-goal advantage four minutes later.

Midfielder Isco fired a shot against the post which bounced off goalkeeper Teitur Gestsson and trickled into the net to be given as an own goal, while Spain left back Jose Gaya scored the best goal of the game in the 71st minute with a classy chip.

Spain top the group with nine points from three games while Sweden are second with seven after a straightforward 3-0 win at home to Malta.