This Sunday’s Euro 24 final is one of the biggest occasions in the history of the England national team, and those in Redditch are sure to be counting down the hours until the game in Berlin.
Here is a look at everything you need to know ahead of the Euro 2024 final.
Spain Present a Tough Test for England
After beating France in their semi-final clash on Tuesday, Spain have held the top spot in the betting to win this tournament. They are the 8/11 favourite in the EUROs winner odds ahead of the final.
England are going to need a huge performance if they are to defeat La Roja and bring the trophy home. They are 12/5 in the Spain vs England betting for the game on Sunday evening.
🫡 Unbeatable.
Will Rodri win the 2024 PFA Players' Player of the Year award? 🏆 https://t.co/v3eygEhxeR pic.twitter.com/7EQJzeC8AL
— PFA (@PFA) April 4, 2024
Many of Spain’s leading players are based in England at Premier League clubs. Rodri has been sensational for Manchester City since he joined the club, while defender Marc Cucurella plays his football for Chelsea in West London. These players will be very familiar to the England team.
Head-To-Head Record
England have won 14 times against Spain in their history, Spain have been successful on 10 occasions, while the two teams have drawn three matches. The last occasion they faced each other was in the 2018 UEFA Nations League when England prevailed 3-2 in Seville. It was their first win in Spain for 31 years.
The last time England and Spain played at a major tournament was Euro 96 at Wembley. It finished 0-0 after 120 minutes. England were then successful in a penalty shootout, coming through 4-2.
Team News
England have no injuries or suspensions to worry about ahead of the Euro 24 final. Southgate is expected to start with the same XI which began the game against the Netherlands. He will be hoping his substitutes can also have a similar impact off the bench.
Spain welcome back key defenders Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand. They were both suspended for their semi-final clash with France. They do need to wait on the fitness of their captain Alvaro Morata who was injured when a steward slipped into him in a freak incident following that game on Tuesday evening.
Where Can I watch The Game?
The Euro 24 final is live on terrestrial television, with BBC1 and ITV sharing the coverage. There will be lots of venues across Redditch showing the game, so do enquire before Sunday evening. Bars, restaurants and other establishments are expected to be full, so do arrive early to secure yourself a seat.
Will This Be Gareth Southgate’s Last Game in Charge?
Gareth Southgate becomes the first manager to take England to two major tournament finals.
He is also the first to lead the team to a final outside of England. 🏴👏 pic.twitter.com/lXh4uTtfLM
— Coaches' Voice (@CoachesVoice) July 10, 2024
England manager Southgate hinted before this tournament that this may be his last in charge of the country if England do not lift the trophy. However, if they are successful in Berlin, he may be tempted to stay on for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. His future is sure to be decided once he reflects on this tournament.
Good luck to England on Sunday evening and enjoy the game wherever you will be watching from.
