England and Spain face their date with destiny in the final of Euro 2024 at Berlin's historic Olympiastadion.
La Roja have been the form side of the competition, winning all six of their matches and playing wonderful football as the likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have established themselves as breakout global stars.
By contrast, Gareth Southgate has guided a sometimes coughing and spluttering England to their second consecutive European final.
Ollie Watkins' stunning last-minute winner against the Netherlands in the semifinals marked the first time since their tournament opener that the Three Lions have won inside 90 minutes in Germany. But a talent-stacked side might just be finding form and balance at the perfect time as they aim to end their soccer-mad nation's agonising 58-year wait for a major honour.
The Sporting News is following England vs. Spain live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Spain (4-3-3, right to left): 23. Simon (GK) — 2. Carvajal, 3. Le Normand, 14. Laporte, 24. Cucurella — 10. Dani Olmo, 16. Rodri, 8. Fabian Ruiz — 19. Lamine Yamal, 7. Morata, 17. Williams.
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England vs. Spain live updates, highlights from Euro 2024
45 mins before kickoff: The time for talking is almost over. Handily, for those of us of a live-blogging persuasion, it isn't just yet. Gareth Southgate has been talking to the BBC.
We feel calm. We realise what a wonderful opportunity we have tonight. Football is all about this, having a chance to make history, to make our country happy. We've got to make sure we do it.
It's not about what it means to me but what it would mean to English football. It has been a privilege to work with this group of players for the last six weeks. We want to give everyone the night of their lives.
1 hr 10 mins before kickoff: CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS. Shaw starts for England, the man who opened the scoring in the second minute of the final three years ago is back in the final and up against Lamine Yamal a day after the winger's 17th birthday. Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand return from suspension to take their places in Spain's back four as expected.
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England and Spain face their date with destiny in the final of Euro 2024 at Berlin's historic Olympiastadion.
La Roja have been the form side of the competition, winning all six of their matches and playing wonderful football as the likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have established themselves as breakout global stars.
By contrast, Gareth Southgate has guided a sometimes coughing and spluttering England to their second consecutive European final.
Ollie Watkins' stunning last-minute winner against the Netherlands in the semifinals marked the first time since their tournament opener that the Three Lions have won inside 90 minutes in Germany. But a talent-stacked side might just be finding form and balance at the perfect time as they aim to end their soccer-mad nation's agonising 58-year wait for a major honour.
The Sporting News is following England vs. Spain live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
MORE: Euro 2024 schedule and results, updated LIVE | Updated list of top goal scorers at Euro 2024 | How to watch all the Euro 2024 action
England vs. Spain live score
1st Half Goal scorers
England —
Spain —
Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin
Referee: Francois Letexier (France)
Confirmed lineups:
England (3-4-2-1, right to left): 1. Pickford (GK) — 2. Walker, 5. Stones, 6. Guehi — 7. Saka, 26. Mainoo, 4. Rice, 3. Shaw — 11. Foden, 10. Bellingham — 9. Kane.
Spain (4-3-3, right to left): 23. Simon (GK) — 2. Carvajal, 3. Le Normand, 14. Laporte, 24. Cucurella — 10. Dani Olmo, 16. Rodri, 8. Fabian Ruiz — 19. Lamine Yamal, 7. Morata, 17. Williams.
MORE: Gareth Southgate: An English love story of glory and loathing
England vs. Spain live updates, highlights from Euro 2024
45 mins before kickoff: The time for talking is almost over. Handily, for those of us of a live-blogging persuasion, it isn't just yet. Gareth Southgate has been talking to the BBC.
We feel calm. We realise what a wonderful opportunity we have tonight. Football is all about this, having a chance to make history, to make our country happy. We've got to make sure we do it.
It's not about what it means to me but what it would mean to English football. It has been a privilege to work with this group of players for the last six weeks. We want to give everyone the night of their lives.
1 hr 10 mins before kickoff: CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS. Shaw starts for England, the man who opened the scoring in the second minute of the final three years ago is back in the final and up against Lamine Yamal a day after the winger's 17th birthday. Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand return from suspension to take their places in Spain's back four as expected.