Spain vs England, Euro 2024 final: Here are the teams
Spain and England meet in a blockbuster 2024 UEFA European Championship final. Spain are considered the favorites, having been the best side in this edition. England, who have hung on to make it this far, would be keen to foil Spain's plans. Notably, Spain announced their starting XI more than 90 minutes before kick-off. England have named a quality team. Here are further details.
Dani Carvajal and Robin le Normand return for Spain
Dani Carvajal and Robin le Normand returned to the starting XI from suspension for Spain. Dani Olmo, who is among the joint-top scorers at Euro 2024 with three goals, keeps his place in the side. Most importantly, Alvaro Morata is fit and starts as the number nine. All eyes will be on Lamine Yamal, who celebrated his 17th birthday on Saturday.
Spain team to play England
Spain team to play England: Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Alvaro Morata. Spain substitutes: David Raya, Nacho, Dani Vivian, Mikel Merino, Joselu, Ferran Torres, Alejandro Grimaldo, Alex Remiero, Alex Baena, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Oryazabal, Jesus Navas, Fermin Lopez, Ayoze Perez.
England team to play Spain
England team to play Spain: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi; Bukayo Saka Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw; Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden; Harry Kane. England substitutes: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, Aaron Ramsdale, Konsa, Lewis Dunk, Connor Gallagher, Ivan Toney, Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Eze, Joe Gomez, Henderson, Cole Palmer, Adam Wharton.
Shaw replaces Tripper
Just the one change for England as Luke Shaw starts instead of Kieran Trippier. Skipper Harry Kane will be supported in attack by Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka is starting as right-wing back.
Yamal breaks Pele's record
As per Opta, aged 17 years and one day, Spain's Yamal is the youngest ever player to feature in a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship final, surpassing Pele's record from the 1958 World Cup (17y 249d).
Southgate attains this feat
England manager Gareth Southgate will be the third manager to take charge of more than one UEFA European Championship final (excluding replays), after Helmut Schön (1972, 1976) and Berti Vogts with Germany (1992, 1996).
