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EURO 2024 final: Spain v England tips

EURO 2024 final preview: Spain v England

England will be aiming to secure their first major trophy in six decades when they face Spain on Sunday night in the final of EURO 2024 in Berlin.

The Three Lions advanced to their second consecutive European Championship final after beating the Netherlands 2-1 in a hotly contested encounter on Wednesday night in Dortmund.

The Dutch shocked England when they took the lead in the seventh minute through Xavi Simons, only for the Brits to equalise 11 minutes later through a controversial Harry Kane penalty.

However, substitute Ollie Watkins spared England the agony of extra time by scoring a fine injury-time winner.

Despite the optimism that abounds, Gareth Southgate’s side head into the final as anything but favourites with soccer bookies.

Arguably the most ruthless and entertaining side of the tournament, Spain secured their place in the final after beating France 2-1 on Tuesday night in Munich.

The pre-tournament favourites with online , the French took the lead in the eighth minute through Kolo Muani, only for 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to level things for Spain in the 21st minute, becoming the youngest-ever player to score in the European Championship.

Dani Olmo struck the winner four minutes later, guaranteeing Spain a fifth appearance in the EURO final.

EURO 2024 final team news: Spain v England

Spain will be boosted by the return of Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand after the defensive pair missed the semi-final due to suspension.

Meanwhile, star forward Alvaro Morata should be fit to lead Spain despite an injury scare during post-match celebrations against France.

England have no new injury concerns, so they will be expected to field an unchanged side in the final.

EURO 2024 final predictions: Spain v England

Spain have been better than England in the tournament in every way imaginable, with online bookmakers listing them as -138.89 outright favourites to lift the trophy.

Youthful and energetic, Luis de la Fuente’s men are the tournament’s top scorers. They beat established sides like Croatia and Italy in the group stage and eliminated Germany and France on their way to the final.

Meanwhile, England have struggled at times despite having a smoother run against the likes of Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands in the knockout stages.

Spain would want to kill the game off early, while the Three Lions stand a better chance if the match drags on.

Given the competitive nature of these two sides, back both teams to score at +104 with Bovada.

Despite England’s desperation for a trophy, Spain are more organised and fluid, with the top soccer betting sites offering +147 for La Roja to win in regulation time.

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