Spain v England | Final | Match Preview | UEFA EURO 2024

Spain goes in search for more Euro history whilst it will be England’s second successive Euros final, we preview this exciting final.

Possible Spain lineup and formation

Spain are highly likely to maintain the 4-3-3 formation that has served them so well to this stage.

The return of Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand from suspensions bolsters the defence but will not change the strategy.

Possible Spain line-up:

Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Dani Olmo, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Alvaro Morata, Nico Williams

Early England team news

England captain Harry Kane was substituted in the semifinal victory against Netherlands due to fatigue, having also limped out of the quarterfinal win against Switzerland. A tumble into the water bottles in the technical area during the last-eight encounter caused both Kane’s calves to cramp, leading to his withdrawal. Following the last-four win against the Dutch, the Bayern Munich striker declared that he would be fit and ready to go in the final.

Luke Shaw has made his first two appearances of the tournament from the bench as he continues his recovery from injury, but Southgate may be inclined to opt for the Manchester United defender’s experience from the start for the final.

Early Spain team news

Spain welcome back Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand from suspension. Both fullbacks started the quarterfinal victory against Germany, with the former sent off in extra time for a cynical second bookable offence in the sixth minute of additional time in extra time.

The latter picked up a 29th-minute yellow card before being withdrawn at the interval. The Spaniards have no new injury concerns otherwise, so are unlikely to make many more changes as they seek a seventh straight win at the tournament.

Possible England lineup and formation

England’s formation is far less clear following their difficulties throughout the tournament so far.

Gareth Southgate could elect for a 4-3-2-1 formation or 3-4-2-1 to counter the Spanish threat in midfield.

Possible England lineup

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