The upcoming Euro 2024 final will see England face off against Spain in Berlin as they aim to secure their first major men’s trophy in 58 years. England secured their spot in the final after defeating the Netherlands, with Ollie Watkins delivering a stunning late winning goal.
Despite their impressive performance against the Dutch, Spain will present a formidable challenge, having defeated hosts Germany and World Cup finalists France to earn their spot in the final. With an extra day of rest compared to England, Spain will be entering the final with confidence and determination.
The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Viewers can watch the live action on BBC One and ITV 1, with the match also being streamed live via the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and apps, and ITVX’s website and app. The BBC’s coverage will begin at 7pm BST, while ITV’s offering will commence at 6.30pm BST.
As the final approaches, both teams may be faced with critical decisions. For England, the inclusion of Luke Shaw and Ollie Watkins could potentially shake up the starting lineup, while Spain will be looking to welcome back key players Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal from suspension.
In terms of predicted line-ups, both teams are expected to field strong formations, with England likely to line up with Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Trippier; Bellingham, Foden; Kane, and Spain expected to field Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri Fabian Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
As the final approaches, anticipation and excitement are building, with odds currently favouring Spain at 13/10, a draw at 6/4, and England at 15/8. While England continues to show improvement, Spain’s experience against Europe’s best teams may provide them with the edge they need to secure the win.
With the stage set for what promises to be an exhilarating match-up, football fans from around the world are gearing up to witness this historic event. As the countdown to kick-off continues, the football world eagerly awaits the crowning of the Euro 2024 champion.